> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2951753-machine-learning-research-scientist](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2951753-machine-learning-research-scientist). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Machine Learning Research Scientist - **Company:** Understanding Recruitment - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Learning Management Systems, Machine Learning, Robotic Automation Software, Deep Learning, Data Strategy - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.understandingrecruitment.com/job/machine-learning-research-scientist/ ## About the Role * Strong research background in machine learning, robotics or computer vision * Deep understanding of modern deep learning * Experience training and evaluating ML models * Strong mathematical and experimental skills * Comfortable tackling open-ended research problems * Able to take an idea from hypothesis through to rigorous experimentation ## Description Machine Learning Research Scientist Build the intelligence that helps robots understand and interact with the physical world. We're looking for a Research Scientist to join an early-stage UK startup working at the intersection of machine learning and robotics. This is a highly research-driven role. You'll explore new approaches to robot learning, vision-language-action models and world models, with the opportunity to test your ideas on real robotic systems. The role * Research and develop new approaches to Physical AI * Train and evaluate VLAs, world models and robot learning systems * Explore new architectures, training techniques and data strategies * Investigate how models can generalise across different tasks and environments * Turn research ideas into experiments on real robotic hardware * Play a major role in shaping the company's research roadmap About you * Strong research background in machine learning, robotics or computer vision * Deep understanding of modern deep learning * Experience training and evaluating ML models * Strong mathematical and experimental skills * Comfortable tackling open-ended research problems * Able to take an idea from hypothesis through to rigorous experimentation Why this role? * Join at an early/founding stage with meaningful equity * Work on some of the hardest problems in robotics and Physical AI * Test your research on real-world robotic systems * Significant freedom to explore new ideas * Help shape the research direction from an early stage * Work alongside a small, highly technical team ## Related Videos - [Getting Started with Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/260-getting-started-with-machine-learning) - [Focoos AI: Building the Future of Computer Vision](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1659-focoos-ai-building-the-future-of-computer-vision) - [Hacking Your Vacation: Using Data for Fun](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/585-hacking-your-vacation-using-data-for-fun) - [AI for decision-making in Tech Recruiting](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1074-ai-for-decision-making-in-tech-recruiting) - [Big Business, Big Barriers? Stress-Testing AI Initiatives.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1022-big-business-big-barriers-stress-testing-ai-initiatives) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [What Industries Outside of AI Are Hiring The Most AI Experts?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/98-what-industries-outside-of-ai-are-hiring-the-most-ai-experts) - [How machine learning can help us tell fact from fiction](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/509-how-machine-learning-can-help-us-tell-fact-from-fiction) - [Got AI ideas but no money? Here are 10 free ways to level up your AI skills with Google Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/600-got-ai-ideas-but-no-money-here-are-10-free-ways-to-level-up-your-ai-skills-with-google-cloud)