> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/56816-artificial-intelligence-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/56816-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:** Conquer AI - **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Databases, Information Extraction, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge-Based Systems, Machine Learning, Node.Js, Software Product Management, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Enterprise Search, Large Language Models, Build Management, Virtual Agents, Api Management - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/artificial-intelligence-engineer-newcastle-upon-tyne/2783434476-2/ ## About the Role We're looking for a highly capable, hands-on AI Engineer with a strong traditional software engineering background and deep applied AI experience. This is an Outside IR35 contract working on greenfield AI projects for enterprise clients. You'll be helping design and build real-world systems using LLMs, RAG, vector databases, agentic AI, and workflow automation. This is not a research-only role. We need someone who can build production-grade systems, integrate with existing platforms, and move quickly from problem definition to working software. What you'll be working on: Agentic AI workflow automation LLM-powered applications RAG and knowledge systems Vector database architecture and retrieval pipelines Document intelligence and information extraction AI systems that connect into business workflows API integrations and backend services Greenfield client projects and internal Conquer AI product work Core skills we're looking for: Strong machine learning experience Strong traditional software engineering background Python Node.js TypeScript LLMs RAG Vector databases Agentic AI systems Workflow automation API integrations Backend engineering You'll be a strong fit if you: Have built real AI systems beyond prototypes Can design and ship reliable backend services Understand retrieval, ranking, chunking, embeddings, and evaluation Have experience integrating LLMs into business workflows Can work with ambiguity and move quickly Are comfortable working with client-facing teams Can turn vague business problems into working technical solutions Care about practical delivery, not just experimentation Nice to have: Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP Experience with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, CrewAI, AutoGen, or similar Experience with Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, Chroma, pgvector, or similar Experience with document processing, OCR, structured extraction, or enterprise search Experience in consulting, enterprise delivery, SaaS, or startup environments, If you're a strong software engineer with serious applied AI experience and you want to work on meaningful agentic AI systems, we'd like to speak with you. ## Related Videos - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Agentic AI - From Theory to Practice: Developing Multi-Agent AI Systems on Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1532-agentic-ai-from-theory-to-practice-developing-multi-agent-ai-systems-on-azure) - [Stop Using Node.js Like It’s 2020! - Alfonso Graziano](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1863-stop-using-node-js-like-it-s-2020-alfonso-graziano) - [HR ROBO SAPIENS: Decoding AI Agents and Workflow Automation for Modern Recruitment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1470-hr-robo-sapiens-decoding-ai-agents-and-workflow-automation-for-modern-recruitment) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [MLOps And AI Driven Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/82-mlops-and-ai-driven-development) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)