AI Engineer
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£100000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Madrid, Central - Spain Type: Permanent AI Engineer - Madrid Madrid | Office-based | Highly Competitive + Flexible Compensation Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing AI team in Madrid, working on real-world AI and LLM projects for a top-tier hedge fund. This is a chance to build something new, deliver impactful solutions, and grow your career alongside one of the best AI teams in the market. Why this role is special: Madrid office launched recently and already grown from 1 to 10 staff, with plans to expand to ~40 by Q1. Work closely with the AI Lead driving accelerated growth in AI initiatives. Opportunity to make serious impact and visibility early in your career. Top-tier finance + AI exposure - ideal for candidates who want to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and financial markets. What you'll be doing: Deliver AI and ML solutions, with a strong focus on NLP and LLMs. Work hands-on on real projects, not just experiments.
Requirements
Collaborate with clients and multi-disciplinary teams to solve challenging problems. Mentor and support other engineers as the team grows. Contribute to shaping the Madrid AI capability from the ground up. Experience & Skills: 1-3+ years' practical AI/ML/DS engineering experience; exceptional candidates considered even with ~1 year. Strong technical foundation in Computer Science, Maths, or Physics; AI/ML Master's desirable. Hands-on experience delivering NLP/LLM projects. Prior AI/ML/DS engineer roles with real project delivery. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Industry background open; big tech or consulting experience preferred. Finance + AI experience = highly desirable (unicorn candidate"). What's on offer: Highly competitive, flexible compensation - open to top-tier candidates with the right experience. Relocation support available fwor exceptional talent. 5 days per week in Madrid office - lifestyle, culture, and networking benefits included. English-speaking environment; Spanish at business level not required. Unique chance to grow with a leading AI team in a high-impact, high-visibility environment.