Principal Applied AI Scientist

Applied AI ScientistLocation: London We're looking for a hands-on Applied AI Scientist to design, build and deploy real-world AI solutions in complex, constrained environments. This is a senior technical role focused on delivery and impact - ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems and influencing through expertise. What you'll be doing • Designing, building and deploying AI/ML solutions end-to-end • Working closely with users to translate real-world problems into technical solutions • Developing models using production-grade Python • Deploying AI solutions in secure, offline / air-gapped environments • Working with GPU hardware for training and inference • Optimising performance, scalability and system resilience • Influencing technical direction through delivery and expertise • Sharing knowledge and supporting continuous learning across the team What we're looking forEssential: • Strong experience as an Applied AI Scientist / Data Scientist • Excellent Python engineering skills (production-level) • Experience building and deploying AI solutions without reliance on cloud-managed services • Solid understanding of modern AI/ML techniques • Experience with GPU-based model training/inference • Ability to work independently and own delivery end-to-end • Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement Nice to have: • Experience in secure or air-gapped environments • Experience with edge or constrained systems • Background delivering AI in real-world operational environments • Ability to influence technical decisions without formal authority Why join? • Work on complex, real-world AI challenges • High-trust, collaborative environment focused on impact • Opportunity to shape solutions in cutting-edge, constrained environments If you're a hands-on AI engineer who thrives on solving real problems and delivering impact, apply now. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.