AI Engineer

OUTSIDE IR35 + REMOTE – UP TOO £500 P/DInspirec has partnered with a dynamic and innovative leader in the technology industry, who are seeking a highly motivated AI/ML DevOps Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.We are seeking an AI Engineer to rapidly prototype and integrate AI models—particularly foundation models—into real-world systems and workflows. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise and user-centric thinking to deliver AI solutions that are both effective and usable.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop rapid prototypes using foundation models, APIs, and modern AI tools.Design and implement prompting strategies and establish evaluation methods for model behavior.Conduct lightweight fine-tuning or model adaptation to align AI outputs with application needs.Integrate AI capabilities into existing systems, workflows, and product environments.Work closely with user researchers and stakeholders to iteratively improve prototypes based on feedback and usability testing.Support the evaluation of AI solutions against technical performance benchmarks and user-defined success criteria.Essential Skills & ExperienceProficient in Python, with hands-on experience using APIs and popular ML/AI frameworks such as Hugging Face, LangChain, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.Solid understanding of large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and vector database concepts.Proven ability to rapidly prototype, experiment, and iterate in agile or fast-moving environments.Familiarity with AI model evaluation methods, including awareness of bias, limitations, and ethical considerations.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward experimentation and iteration.

Created: 2025-09-10