Machine Learning Research Engineer
Description:
Machine Learning Research Engineer - NLP / LLM
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
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
| Organization | Red Tech Recruitment |
| Industry | IT / Telecom / Software Jobs |
| Occupational Category | Machine Learning Research Engineer |
| Job Location | Cambridge, UK |
| Shift Type | Morning |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Gender | No Preference |
| Career Level | Intermediate |
| Experience | 2 Years |
| Posted at | 2026-01-16 2:52 pm |
| Expires on | 2026-11-30 |