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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Machine Learning Research Engineer - NLP / LLM - **Company:** NLP PEOPLE - **Location:** High Wycombe, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £48,000.0 - £72,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Big Data, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Tensorflow, Software Engineering, Web Application Frameworks, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Scikit Learn, Information Technology, Text Analysis - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815064037-machine-learning-research-engineer--nlp--llm ## About the Role * You will have a Ph.D from a world-leading University in a Computer Science, Physics, Maths or similar (we are very keen to hear from those with a Ph.D. directly related to NLP) * Experience weighted more towards classic machine learning than AI Engineering * Strong knowledge in LLMs, NLP and Machine Learning / AI * Excellent academics throughout including a minimum of a 2.1 degree from a leading university, AAB at A-Level * Published papers * Good understanding of software engineering concepts * Experience with machine learning Python frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow and Scikit-Learn * Data Science experience including working with large data sets ## Description Machine Learning Research Engineer - NLP / LLM An incredible opportunity for a Machine Learning Research Engineer to work on researching and investigating new concepts for an industry-leading, machine-learning software company in Cambridge, UK. This unique opportunity is ideally suited to those with a Ph.D. relating to classic Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing and its application to an ever-advancing technical landscape. On a daily basis you will be working on the very cutting-edge of machine-learning including prototyping, building and implementing new approaches to AI problems. Location: Cambridge - 3 days in office / 2 days remote Salary: Highly competitive salary + comprehensive benefits Requirements for Machine Learning Research Engineer * You will have a Ph.D from a world-leading University in a Computer Science, Physics, Maths or similar (we are very keen to hear from those with a Ph.D. directly related to NLP) * Experience weighted more towards classic machine learning than AI Engineering * Strong knowledge in LLMs, NLP and Machine Learning / AI * Excellent academics throughout including a minimum of a 2.1 degree from a leading university, AAB at A-Level * Published papers * Good understanding of software engineering concepts * Experience with machine learning Python frameworks such as PyTorch, Tensorflow and Scikit-Learn * Data Science experience including working with large data sets Responsibilities for Machine Learning Research Engineer * Join a team responsible for investigating the latest research in machine learning algorithms - largely within the NLP field along with some computer vision * Make suggestions based on the feasibility of research to help shape future projects and products * Prototyping research concepts * Determining output quality, efficiency, and feasibility compared with other techniques What this offers * Working for an industry-leading software company who have a fantastic track record of successfully hiring and training graduates * Highly interesting work researching the next phases of cutting-edge, machine-learning software * A good remuneration and benefits package We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or during the review process, please highlight this by emailing (if this email address has been removed by the job-board, full details for contact are available on our website). Keywords: Python/ Deep Learning / Machine Learning / NLP / Natural Language Processing / Computer Vision / Research / Post-Doc / Ph.D. / DPhil / Computer Science / Mathematics / Physics / Engineering/ Text Analytics / Speech processing / Software Engineer / Research / Researching / Journals / AI / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Vision / Neural Networks / Developer / Algorithm We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Salary: GBP 48000 - 72000 per year Experience: 5 years required Company: RedTech Recruitment Tagged as: Academia, Natural Language Processing, Neural Networks, NLP, Speech Processing, United Kingdom Level of experience (years): Senior (5+ years of experience) ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Give Your LLMs a Left Brain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1160-give-your-llms-a-left-brain) - [Photonic Computing: Programming a New Class of AI Accelerators (incl. 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