Senior Software Engineer

architectures, or machine learning applications. What matters most is a strong engineering foundation, curiosity about AI, and a desire to learn.You’ll join client-facing teams designing, building, and deploying production-grade AI solutions. Working alongside experienced AI engineers, you’ll help bridge the gap between experimentation and production, ensuring AI systems are reliable, scalable, and maintainable.What You’ll Be DoingDesigning and building production software around AI capabilitiesTaking AI prototypes and experiments into production environmentsDeveloping APIs, services, integrations, and data pipelinesWorking with LLMs, embeddings, RAG architectures, agents, and model APIsBuilding evaluation, testing, and monitoring approaches for AI systemsDeploying solutions using modern cloud and infrastructure toolingCollaborating directly with clients to understand requirements and solve complex challengesApplying strong software engineering principles within multidisciplinary AI, and emerging technologiesCommercial AI experience is beneficial but not essential. Strong engineering fundamentals and a genuine enthusiasm for AI are valued more highly than specific AI credentials.Why Join?Work on cutting-edge Applied AI projects with real-world impactInfluence how modern AI technologies are implemented in production environmentsSolve complex engineering challenges across multiple sectorsDedicated time for R&D, experimentation, and technical learningOpportunity to contribute to open-source projects and technical contentBe part of a growing engineering organisation with significant career progression opportunitiesGain exposure to both hands-on engineering and client-facing consulting workPackage & BenefitsSalary: £65,000 - £80,000Equity options availableHybrid working (3 days per week in Manchester office)25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days with service£500 annual learning and development budgetHealthcare cash planEnhanced family leave policiesCycle to Work schemePaid volunteering daysRegular company socialsModern Manchester city centre office with on-site gymLocation & EligibilityManchester-based hybrid roleSome occasional client-site travel may be requiredCandidates must have 3+ years UK residency due to clearance eligibility requirementsSuccessful applicants will be required to undergo government clearance checksInterested?If you’re a software engineer who wants to work at the forefront of Applied AI and help build intelligent systems that deliver genuine business value, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr