We're seeking a
Lead AI Engineer
to design, build, and scale AI-powered solutions that deliver real business value. You'll combine hands-on development with technical leadership, driving the adoption of Generative AI and LLM technologies across this global organisation based in Glasgow
Key Responsibilities
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Design and deliver secure, scalable AI and LLM-powered applications
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Build production-ready solutions using modern AI architectures
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Collaborate with Product, Data, and Operations teams to identify AI opportunities
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Optimise solutions for performance, reliability, security, accuracy, and cost
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Lead AI projects from prototype through to production
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Define engineering standards, best practices, and technical roadmaps
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Mentor developers and provide technical leadership
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Evaluate AI tools, frameworks, cloud platforms, and infrastructure
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Ensure quality through testing, code reviews, monitoring, and observability
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Promote responsible and secure AI development
In order to be successful in the role, candidates ideally need
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Hands-on experience with Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs)
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Experience with RAG, prompt engineering, AI evaluation, embeddings, and vector search
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Knowledge of AI infrastructure, vector databases, and AI agent frameworks
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Strong development skills in Python, TypeScript, Node.js, React and/or .NET
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Experience with REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, CI/CD, and cloud platforms
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Understanding of secure and responsible AI principles
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Experience mentoring or leading engineers
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Passion for AI and emerging technologies
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Committed to engineering excellence and continuous improvement
Interested in shaping the future of AI within a global organisation. Apply now to learn more.