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# Artificial Intelligence Engineer

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** Sunderland, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Safety, Software Engineering, Large Language Models, Generative AI, SC Clearance, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** September 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2879210354-artificial-intelligence-engineer

## About the Role

* Experience building or integrating AI/ML systems into real-world applications
 * Strong understanding of LLMs, ML models, and core statistical concepts
 * Experience evaluating AI systems and improving reliability and performance
 * Ability to debug complex, non-deterministic behaviours
 * Strong communication skills to explain AI trade-offs and risks

Bonus Skills

 * Hands-on experience with RAG architectures and LLM tooling
 * Experience working in regulated or high-assurance environments
 * Familiarity with AI safety, risk, and governance considerations
 * Background in software engineering (Python or similar)

Security Requirement

SC clearance (or willingness/eligibility to obtain) is required.

## Description

Join a forward-leaning engineering team applying cutting-edge AI in real-world, mission-critical environments. This role focuses on integrating AI capabilities into production systems, ensuring they are reliable, secure, and deliver measurable impact.

What You'll Do

 * Integrate AI/ML components into applications and operational workflows
 * Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
 * Evaluate LLM performance, identify failure modes, and implement mitigation strategies
 * Test, debug, and improve non-deterministic AI systems
 * Balance AI approaches with deterministic or statistical methods where appropriate
 * Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and stakeholders to deliver production-ready AI solutions


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