AI Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 767 open AI Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 259 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are ai, llm and python.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | year | £90,000 | £107,000 | £135,000 | 25 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- ai 95%
- llm 67%
- python 65%
- agentic-ai 57%
- machine-learning 56%
- cloud 52%
- api 43%
- generative-ai 37%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 200 · 26%
- Remote 116 · 15%
- Onsite 39 · 5%
Visa sponsorship offered in 55% of the 76 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 165
- Lead 110
- C-level 45
- Staff 22
- Junior 21
- Principal 21
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 58
- 501-1000 employees 27
- 11-50 employees 14
- 51-200 employees 13
- 201-500 employees 2
AI Engineer
AI Engineer London (Hybrid/In-Office) | £130,000 - £160,000 This is an opportunity to join a high-calibre engineering team building production-grade AI systems that solve complex, real-world business challenges. You'll…

Staff Applied AI Researcher (Agentic Search)
About Nebius: Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through…

Senior Applied Scientist, Efficient LLM Inference & Model Optimization
Senior Applied Scientist at Nebius Token Factory owns research projects in efficient LLM/VLM inference — quantization, distillation, speculative decoding, KV-cache optimization, MoE routing — taking them from hypothesis through experiment to production handoff while publishing. Core stack: Python, PyTorch, Triton/CUDA tooling, and inference-serving frameworks.
DevOps / AI Automation Engineer
DevOps Engineer £400-£500pd Inside IR35 Initial 6 month engagement 2 days on site in London emagine is a high-end professional services consultancy and solutions firm specialising in providing business and technology…
Python Developer – Generative AI & Backend Engineering
Builds scalable Python backend services, REST APIs, and Generative AI-powered applications using Django/Flask/FastAPI, LLM/RAG integration, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AWS/Azure/GCP with Docker and CI/CD. Office-based role in Sheffield, UK; secure coding practices required, Kubernetes and regulated-industry experience are nice to have.

Head of Technical Program Management, Applied AI
About LILT AI is changing how the world communicates — and LILT is leading that transformation. We're on a mission to make the world's information accessible to everyone , regardless of the language they speak. We use…
LLM Application Engineer
Build and ship LLM-powered AI agent workflows that orchestrate multi-step tasks, integrate tools, and turn probabilistic model outputs into reliable user experiences.
Applied AI Engineer
Build and ship AI-powered features end-to-end, turning model capabilities into reliable, real-world user experiences using Python, LLMs, and vector databases.
Lead AI Engineer
Hands-on leadership role shaping a UK wealth platform's AI capabilities: set AI strategy, build LLM/RAG/agent systems, run MLOps and model governance on GCP, and mentor a data team. Hybrid role, 3 days a week from the Fitzrovia (London) office.
Campus - Internship Programme - Undergraduate - AI Engineer - 2027 (UK - Burgess Hill)
Business Unit / Role Specific Info: At American Express, we empower future technologists to learn, innovate, and make an impact from day one. As an AI Engineer Intern in Enterprise Technology Services, you’ll join a…
Campus - Full Time - AI Engineer - 2027 (UK - Burgess Hill)
At American Express, we empower technologists to learn, innovate, and make an impact from day one. As an AI Engineer I in Enterprise Technology Services, you’ll join a full-time graduate program and contribute to…
Lead AI Engineer - Permanent
This role requires once in a week travel to Newcastle. About Scrumconnect Consulting Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology…
AI Engineer
Job title: AI Engineer / AI Developer - Microsoft Foundry / Azure AI Day Rate: £350 per day - Outside IR35 / Ltd Company Location: Hybrid - Manchester (3-4 days onsite per week) Duration: 3 months initially Start Date:…
Senior AI Engineer (Defence)
Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering…
Trainee AI Engineer
This is a self-funded programme that leads to employment; fees apply. Job Guarantee Complete the programme and get a job or get your course fees back. Looking to start a career in AI Engineering? We are offering a…
AI Engineer
AI/ML Engineer London (Hybrid, 3 days in office) | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Join a growing AI engineering team building production-grade LLM systems used to solve complex knowledge and workflow challenges.…
AI Engineer - LLM & Agentic Systems
AI Engineer - LLM & Agentic Systems London - Hybrid. Circa £500 – £675 per day (and negotiable DOE) Contract (Outside IR35) Mid-level, Senior & Lead. Agentic AI / Machine Learning. Company: Our client is a globally…
LLM - AI Quality Analyst (Personalization) - Chinese
Start Date: Immediate Pay Rate: $11 - 14 (USD) per hour, depending on experience and assessment scores $21 (USD) per hour for US-based candidates Location: Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, and USA…
Data Pipeline Architect for Cloud & LLM Integrations
Halliburton's Neftex Technical Services team at Milton Park in Abingdon (UK) is hiring a Data Integration Engineer to design and maintain data pipelines and collaborate with stakeholders. Requires 3+ years' experience with data virtualization and cloud platforms; hybrid role with at least three days per week onsite.