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# AI Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** European Tech Recruit
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Data Systems, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Systems, AI Infrastructure, Multi-Agent Systems, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Serverless Computing, Docker
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815093133-ai-infrastructure-engineer

## About the Role

* Education: Bachelor's or Master\'s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. (PhD preferred but not required).
 * Have an in-depth understanding of distributed systems and/or cloud computing and/or ML systems and/or multi-agent systems.
 * Have an in-depth understanding of serverless platforms and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
 * Good programming skills, master of at least one language, such as Python, and/or C/C++.
 * Good communication and teamwork skills.

## Description

AI Infrastructure Engineer

Based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This is an initial 12-month PAYE contract with strong likelihood of further extensions.

Responsibilities

 * Design and implement scalable, distributed systems to support AI-driven workloads, ensuring high performance and reliability.
 * Develop robust software solutions using Python (and potentially C++) to address complex technical challenges in AI and distributed computing.
 * Work within a larger team to rapidly develop proof-of-concept prototypes to validate research ideas and integrate them into production systems and serverless infrastructure.
 * Work closely with cross-functional teams to participate in developing innovative AI infrastructure, data systems, and cloud computing technologies.
 * Implement resource scheduling and orchestration mechanisms to ensure efficient execution of distributed tasks.

Requirements

 * Education: Bachelor's or Master\'s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. (PhD preferred but not required).
 * Have an in-depth understanding of distributed systems and/or cloud computing and/or ML systems and/or multi-agent systems.
 * Have an in-depth understanding of serverless platforms and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
 * Good programming skills, master of at least one language, such as Python, and/or C/C++.
 * Good communication and teamwork skills.

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