> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3008239-artificial-intelligence-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3008239-artificial-intelligence-engineer). 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). --- # Artificial Intelligence Engineer - **Company:** Low Walker - **Location:** UK - **Salary:** £105,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Software Safety, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Large Language Models, Information Technology, Virtual Agents - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/artificial-intelligence-engineer/47705071 ## About the Role fundamentals and understanding of underlying algorithms Commercial experience across AI/ML, LLMs or related technologies Strong Python and software engineering skills Excellent communication and customer consultancy experience Comfortable working with ambiguity and solving complex technical problems Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning or related discipline Defence/Secure Sector experience advantageous What's on Offer: Up to £105k + discretionary bonus Work on UK Defence & National Security programmes Exposure across research, POCs and production AI Full AI engineering stack and varied technologies 25 days holiday + bank holidays Up to 6% matched pension Private healthcare Fully expensed UK client travel To be Considered:Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via henry.clay-#####. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. ## Description Job Description Newcastle - on-site role, expensed wider travel required Up to £105,000 DoE + package Active SC or DV Clearance required 2-stage virtual interview process Experience required in AI/ML, LLMs, Python, Customer Consultancy We're supporting a high-performing technical consultancy delivering AI, data and software solutions across Defence and the secure sector. You'll join a growing engineering team working on technically challenging, real-world Defence problems, from early-stage research and POCs through to fully engineered AI solutions. A hands-on AI Engineering position covering areas including: AI/ML, LLMs & RAG, agentic AI and multi-modal AI AI safety, explainability and robustness in contested environments Edge/low-power AI and novel ML approaches Building and deploying solutions from POC through to production Python development and strong software engineering practices Technical consultancy across projects and client engagements What We're Looking For: Strong AI/ML ## Related Videos - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) - [Guiding Agentic AI with Vue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2033-guiding-agentic-ai-with-vue) - [Psychological Safety in Software Engineering - Jenny-Margrethe Vej & Alexandra Hou Aldershaab](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2142-psychological-safety-in-software-engineering-jenny-margrethe-vej-alexandra-hou-aldershaab) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [What non-automotive Machine Learning projects can learn from automotive Machine Learning projects](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/397-what-non-automotive-machine-learning-projects-can-learn-from-automotive-machine-learning-projects) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [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) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)