AI Engineer – Lead AI Solutions (Up to £160k)

About the role

This senior AI Engineer position sits at the heart of a fast‑growing financial services firm in Central London. You will shape the company’s AI strategy, work closely with senior leadership, and influence how AI is embedded across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of AI and machine‑learning solutions for multiple projects.
• Act as the go‑to technical expert for AI, guiding engineering teams and external partners.
• Integrate AI capabilities into the broader software development lifecycle and establish best‑practice standards.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define the AI roadmap and ensure responsible use.

Required profile

• Proven experience at Principal or Lead level in an AI‑focused engineering environment.
• Strong track record of designing and delivering AI/ML solutions, especially with large language models.
• Hands‑on expertise in prompt engineering.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform.
• Ability to lead engineers while staying technically involved.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑influence skills.
• Background in financial services or other regulated sectors is a plus.

Required skills

• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Prompt Engineering
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

What we offer

• Salary up to £160,000 per year plus bonus.
• Hybrid working model – 3 to 4 days onsite in a high‑quality Central London office.
• Private healthcare and a strong pension scheme.
• Opportunity to shape AI adoption at scale within a collaborative, well‑funded environment.