Principal AI Engineer

Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements:

• We are interested in the following skills, but they are not essential for you to apply:
• Knowledge of C++, Python, PyTorch, OpenCV, CUDA, TensorRT, Git, WSL, Docker, Jira/Confluence
• Machine Learning and Deep Learning
• Computer Vision methodologies and algorithms
• MLOps
• Developing AI for use on Edge Computers
• Research and prototyping

Responsibilities:

• Working on high-throughput vision systems on NVIDIA Jetson hardware, involving CUDA/TensorRT acceleration
• Working with multi-modal (thermal and optical) sensors
• Developing robust real-time tracking
• Exploring AI Assurance and AI Safety
• Delivering technical expertise on a variety of internal and external facing projects
• Supporting AI Engineering activity across the design lifecycle
• Working with multidisciplinary teams
• Engaging with customer representatives to identify opportunities
• Attending internal strategy meetings
• Guiding junior engineers in project delivery

Technologies:

• AI
• Computer Vision
• Confluence
• CUDA
• Docker
• Git
• Hardware
• JIRA
• Machine Learning
• MLOps
• PyTorch
• Python
• Security
• opencv
• Support
• Network

More:

We are Synoptix, formed in 2011 to provide engineering solutions across various technical industries. We have evolved from a company established and focused on Systems Thinking principles into an engineering company providing solutions and services across three key capabilities: Systems, Cyber & InfoSec, and Technology. We stand out through our work in the crossover areas between these disciplines, combining our strengths to provide a truly bespoke, market-leading approach. Our engineering competence is bolstered by expertise in commercial, legal, financial, and resource matters, ensuring that we uphold excellence in our product and service offerings. We offer an annual company bonus based on performance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days, flexible hybrid working, continuous professional development, access to online Udemy training, an electric car scheme, a bike to work scheme, and private health care. Due to the nature of our projects, we can only accept Sole UK National candidates who will need to be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

last updated 39 week of 2026