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# AI Systems Research Engineer

- **Company:** microTECH Global Limited
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Profiling, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Systems Theories, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Performance Tuning, AI Infrastructure, Load Balancing, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, TensorRT
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/ai-systems-research-engineer-edinburgh/2778676338-2/

## About the Role

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Strong knowledge of distributed systems, operating systems, machine learning systems architecture, Inference serving, and AI Infrastructure.

Hands-on experience with LLM serving frameworks (e.g., vLLM, Ray Serve, TensorRT-LLM, TGI) and distributed KV cache optimization.

Proficiency in C/C++, with additional experience in Python for research prototyping.

Solid grounding in systems research methodology, distributed algorithms, and profiling tools.

Team-oriented mindset with effective technical communication skills.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

PhD in systems, distributed computing, or large-scale AI infrastructure.

Publications in top-tier systems or ML conferences (NSDI, OSDI, EuroSys, SoCC, MLSys, NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).

Understanding of load balancing, state management, fault tolerance, and resource scheduling in large-scale AI inference clusters.

Prior experience designing, deploying, and profiling high-performance cloud or AI infrastructure systems.

## Description

We are seeking Systems Research Engineers with a strong interest in computer systems, distributed AI infrastructure, and performance optimization. These roles are ideal for recent PhD graduates or exceptional BSc/MSc engineers looking to build research-driven engineering experience in areas such as operating systems, distributed systems, AI model serving, and machine learning infrastructure. You will work closely with senior architects on real-world projects, helping to prototype and optimize next-generation AI infrastructure.


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