via reed · 1 June 2026 ·5 days ago

Principal Applied AI Scientist

Lorien
London Contract
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Applied AI Scientist Location: London

We're looking for a hands-on Applied AI Scientist to design, build and deploy real-world AI solutions in complex, constrained environments. This is a senior technical role focused on delivery and impact - ideal for someone who enjoys solving challenging problems and influencing through expertise.

What you'll be doing • Designing, building and deploying AI/ML solutions end-to-end

  • Working closely with users to translate real-world problems into technical solutions

  • Developing models using production-grade Python

  • Deploying AI solutions in secure, offline / air-gapped environments

  • Working with GPU hardware for training and inference

  • Optimising performance, scalability and system resilience

  • Influencing technical direction through delivery and expertise

  • Sharing knowledge and supporting continuous learning across the team

What we're looking for Essential:
  • Strong experience as an Applied AI Scientist / Data Scientist

  • Excellent Python engineering skills (production-level)

  • Experience building and deploying AI solutions without reliance on cloud-managed services

  • Solid understanding of modern AI/ML techniques

  • Experience with GPU-based model training/inference

  • Ability to work independently and own delivery end-to-end

  • Strong problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement

Nice to have:
  • Experience in secure or air-gapped environments

  • Experience with edge or constrained systems

  • Background delivering AI in real-world operational environments

  • Ability to influence technical decisions without formal authority

Why join? • Work on complex, real-world AI challenges
  • High-trust, collaborative environment focused on impact

  • Opportunity to shape solutions in cutting-edge, constrained environments

If you're a hands-on AI engineer who thrives on solving real problems and delivering impact, apply now.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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