Applied AI Engineer
Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Applied AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy AI-driven solutions that solve real-world business problems. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, software engineering, and product development, focusing on taking AI models from concept to production.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate AI into products, optimise performance, and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models into production environments
Work with large language models (LLMs), generative AI, and traditional ML systems
Build and maintain data pipelines and model training workflows
Integrate AI capabilities into applications via APIs and microservices
Fine-tune and optimise models for performance, scalability, and cost
Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to define AI use cases
Monitor model performance and continuously improve outputs
Ensure best practices in AI governance, ethics, and data privacy Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, or related field
3+ years' experience in AI/ML engineering or related roles
Strong programming skills in Python (essential)
Experience with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
Hands-on experience with LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, LLaMA) and prompt engineering
Experience building and deploying models in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Familiarity with REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable system design
Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles Advantageous Skills
Experience with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures
Knowledge of vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS)
Exposure to MLOps tools (MLflow, Airflow, Kubeflow)
Experience with real-time AI applications (chatbots, recommendation systems, automation)
Understanding of AI ethics, bias, and responsible AI practices What We're Looking For
A problem-solver who can translate business needs into AI solutions
Someone who can move beyond theory and deliver production-ready AI systems
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a remote, collaborative environment
A passion for staying ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape Why Join
Work on cutting-edge AI and real-world applications
Fully remote and flexible working environment
Opportunity to shape AI strategy and innovation
Fast-growing, forward-thinking team