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# Software Engineer, Generative AI Platform (Backend/ML)

- **Company:** Scale AI
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Large Language Models, Generative AI, Backend, Api Design
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815164194-software-engineer-generative-ai-platform-backendml

## About the Role

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering, familiarity with distributed systems, and skills in API development. The company emphasizes an inclusive work environment and provides opportunities for career growth.
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## Description

Scale AI, Inc. is looking for a skilled engineer to join their Scale GP team in Greater London. This role involves owning significant areas of the product, developing backend services in Python, and integrating LLMs and modern AI infrastructure.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering, familiarity with distributed systems, and skills in API development. The company emphasizes an inclusive work environment and provides opportunities for career growth.


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