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Principal AI Engineer

The Role:

We are looking for a Principal AI Engineer to join the technology team at Synoptix. The technology team specialises in applying AI to solve challenges within complex systems, with expertise spanning object detection, neural network resilience, AI assurance, and the development of synthetic data. Through bespoke research and development programmes the team delivers high-grade AI systems and services for high-stakes environments.

As the Principal AI Engineer at Synoptix, you will help shape the scope, direction, and technical vision of the engineering projects you lead. You will engage with both internal and external stakeholders at a high level, whilst feeding insights back to the business where possible. Internally to Synoptix you will be recognised as a technical leader, playing a key role in advancing AI and engineering best practices.

Day-to-day tasking can include:

• Working on high-throughput vision systems on NVIDIA Jetson hardware, involving;

CUDA/TensorRT acceleration

Multi-modal (thermal + optical) sensors

Robust real-time tracking

• Exploring AI Assurance and AI Safety
• Delivering technical expertise on a variety of internal and external facing projects
• Supporting AI Engineering activity across the design lifecycle
• Working with multidisciplinary teams
• Engaging with customer representatives to identify opportunities
• Attending internal strategy meetings
• Guiding junior engineers in project delivery

Key Skills:

We are interested in the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply:

• Knowledge of C++, Python, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA, TensorRT, Git, WSL, Docker, Jira/Confluence
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Computer Vision methodologies and algorithms
• MLOps
• Developing AI for use on Edge Computers
• Research and prototyping

Benefits:

• Annual Company Bonus – Based on company performance
• 25 Days holiday not including bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Continuous professional development including incentives
• Access to online Udemy training facility to support grade specific learning pathways
• Electric car scheme
• Bike to work scheme
• Private health care

About Us:

Synoptix was formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focussed on Systems Thinking principles into an Engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec and Technology.

What makes us stand out is how we engage in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial and resource, thereby ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings.

Please note that due to the nature of our projects we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

By applying to this position, you are confirming that you consent to the retention of your personal data. Your data is held securely on our own premises and under the terms of the Data Protection Act (2018). It will be treated as confidential, and will not be transferred to any third party, or to any other jurisdiction without your consent. We will not hold any data for any longer than is necessary for us to fulfil our obligations and will remove any data at your written request.