AI Engineer

Job Description

**Location:** Fully Remote, UK (with visits to Robotics Labs in Cambridge)

**Company Overview:**
Join a pioneering organization at the forefront of revolutionizing the healthcare industry through cutting-edge artificial intelligence and robotics. We are dedicated to developing innovative solutions that address real-world challenges and significantly improve patient care. As part of our newly established AI - Robotics team, you'll be contributing to a mission-driven environment that values innovation, collaboration, and impactful technology. We're building a future where technology empowers healthcare professionals and enhances lives, and we're looking for passionate individuals to help us achieve this vision.

**Role Overview:**
As a Senior AI Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in pioneering the development of AI-driven robotics solutions specifically for the nursing industry. You'll be at the heart of designing and implementing cutting-edge simulation frameworks, developing foundational deep learning models (with a focus on Reinforcement Learning and Imitation Learning for robotics), and optimizing these models for real-world application. This is a unique opportunity to establish the technical capabilities of a new, dynamic team and deliver innovative solutions poised to transform nursing care.

**Job Scope / What You'll Do:**

* **Develop Advanced AI Models:** Design, train, and deploy sophisticated Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) and Imitation Learning models, leveraging Computer Vision, tailored for robotic tasks within the nursing domain (e.g., patient assistance, material handling).
* **Engineer Simulation Frameworks:** Build, enhance, and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments (primarily using Gazebo) to facilitate the development, testing, and validation of AI models for robotic nursing applications, including integrating robotic manipulators and sensor models.
* **Optimize and Deploy Models:** Apply model optimization techniques (e.g., quantization, pruning) to ensure AI models are efficient for deployment on target robotic hardware. You'll also contribute to managing the AI infrastructure for robust model deployment and operation (MLOps).
* **Ensure Safety and Compliance:** Contribute to the development and validation of AI systems adhering to safety-critical standards relevant to the healthcare industry, ensuring robust and reliable solutions.
* **Collaborate and Innovate:** Actively participate in our Agile team, working closely with colleagues to rapidly iterate, solve complex problems, and deliver practical, impactful AI-powered robotic solutions.

**Requirements / Who You Are:**

* **Minimum/Core Requirements:**
* Approximately 9 years of professional experience in AI/Software Engineering.
* Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) and/or Imitation Learning models for robotic applications.
* Proven experience applying Computer Vision techniques within robotics projects.
* Significant experience developing or heavily customizing simulation environments for robotics (Gazebo experience highly preferred).
* Prior experience in the healthcare industry or developing AI/robotics solutions for healthcare applications.
* Experience working with safety-critical systems or in environments requiring high levels of system reliability and validation.
* Expert-level programming skills in Python.
* Proficiency with the PyTorch deep learning framework.
* Strong understanding of robotics systems, including manipulators and sensor integration.

* **Preferred/Bonus Requirements:**
* Strong programming skills in C++.
* Experience building or managing components of an MLOps pipeline (e.g., data pipelines, CI/CD for ML, model deployment, distributed training).
* Experience working within an Agile development methodology.
* Demonstrable achievements in optimizing ML models (e.g., using quantization, pruning) for deployment.
* A track record of developing practical, applied AI solutions and taking concepts from design through to simulation, testing, and towards deployment.
* Hands-on experience with robotic manipulators, including their programming and control.
* Based in the UK.
* Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).

**What We Offer:**

* **Pioneering Work:** Be at the forefront of developing AI and robotics solutions that will make a tangible difference in the nursing industry and patient care.
* **Impactful Contribution:** Play a crucial role in a new, high-priority team, shaping the future of our AI-driven robotic capabilities.
* **Cutting-Edge Technology:** Work with advanced AI techniques, including DRL, Imitation Learning, Computer Vision, and state-of-the-art robotics simulation tools.
* **Growth and Development:** Opportunity to grow your expertise in a challenging and supportive environment focused on innovation and practical application.
* **Collaborative Culture:** Join a passionate, agile team dedicated to shared success and knowledge sharing.
* **Competitive Compensation & Benefits:** We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

If you are a visionary AI Engineer passionate about robotics and healthcare, and eager to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!