Staff Software Engineer

SR2
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Remote
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Cloud Computing
Computer Programming
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Distributed Systems
Python
Machine Learning
TensorFlow
Large Language Models
Model Validation
Build Management
Containerization
Non-relational Database
Machine Learning Operations
GPT
Software Version Control
Data Pipelines
Microservices

Job description

They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer with experience in agent-based AI systems to help design and deliver advanced AI-driven products.

The Role

This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on building scalable AI/ML systems, with a particular emphasis on agentic AI and modern machine learning approaches.

You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, establishing best practices, and delivering high-quality systems from concept through to production. The role also involves mentoring engineers and contributing to the growth of a high-performing team., Project Ownership

  • Lead the design and delivery of AI/ML initiatives across the full lifecycle
  • Build and deploy models, data pipelines, and production systems

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams
  • Support integration of AI capabilities into wider platforms

Technical Leadership

  • Provide guidance on AI/ML frameworks, tools, and best practices
  • Contribute to the development of agent-based AI systems and workflows

Mentorship & Communication

  • Mentor engineers and support technical development
  • Promote strong collaboration across teams

Problem Solving & Optimisation

  • Identify and resolve challenges in AI/ML systems
  • Improve performance, scalability, and reliability

Governance & Quality

  • Ensure high standards around model performance, data quality, and compliance

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

  • Maintain clear documentation and contribute to internal best practices

Requirements

  • 7+ years' experience in AI/ML engineering, including production systems
  • 3+ years in a technical leadership role
  • Strong programming skills (e.g. Python or similar)
  • Experience with machine learning, data pipelines, and scalable systems
  • Knowledge of modern AI approaches, including large language models and agent-based systems
  • Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Understanding of distributed systems and scalable architectures
  • Experience with CI/CD, microservices, and MLOps practices
  • Ability to mentor and support engineers
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience working in Agile environments
  • Degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience)

Tech Environment (indicative)

  • Backend languages (e.g. Python or similar)
  • Cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
  • Containerisation and orchestration tools
  • Infrastructure as code
  • Observability and ML tooling
  • Modern AI/LLM frameworks
  • Relational and non-relational databases
  • Version control and CI/CD tooling

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
  • Sick pay package
  • Flexible / remote working
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Career development opportunities

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