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Machine Learning Research Engineer - NLP / LLM

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An incredible opportunity for a Machine Learning Research Engineer to work on researching and investigating new concepts for an industry-leading, machine-learning software company in Cambridge, UK. This unique opportunity is ideally suited to those with a Ph.D. relating to classic Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing and its application to an ever-advancing technical landscape. On a daily basis you will be working on the very cutting-edge of machine-learning including prototyping, building and implementing new approaches to AI problems.

Location: Cambridge – 3 days in office / 2 days remote

Salary: Highly competitive salary + comprehensive benefits

Requirements for Machine Learning Research Engineer:

You will have a Ph.D from a world-leading University in a Computer Science, Physics, Maths or similar (we are very keen to hear from those with a Ph.D. directly related to NLP)

Experience weighted more towards classic machine learning than AI Engineering

Strong knowledge in LLMs, NLP and Machine Learning / AI

Excellent academics throughout including a minimum of a 2.1 degree from a leading university, AAB at A-Level

Published papers

Good understanding of software engineering concepts

Experience with machine learning Python frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow and Scikit-Learn

Data Science experience including working with large data sets

Responsibilities for Machine Learning Research Engineer:

Join a team responsible for investigating the latest research in machine learning algorithms – largely within the NLP field along with some computer vision

Make suggestions based on the feasibility of research to help shape future projects and products

Prototyping research concepts

Determining output quality, efficiency, and feasibility compared with other techniques

What this offers:

Working for an industry-leading software company who have a fantastic track record of successfully hiring and training graduates

Highly interesting work researching the next phases of cutting-edge, machine-learning software

A good remuneration and benefits package

Applications:
If you would like to apply for this unique ML Engineer opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send an up-to-date CV via the relevant link. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full details for contact are available on our website).

Keywords: Python / Deep Learning / Machine Learning / NLP / Natural Language Processing / Computer Vision / Research / Post-Doc / Ph.D. / DPhil / Computer Science / Mathematics / Physics / Engineering/ Text Analytics / Speech processing / Software Engineer / Research / Researching / Journals / AI / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Vision / Neural Networks / Developer / Algorithm

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