About the job

This role at Cambridge University Press & Assessment offers an exciting opportunity to join the Applied AI team as a Machine Learning Research Engineer, focusing on developing, deploying, and maintaining AI-powered solutions to enhance Cambridge English's learning and assessment products. The position demands expertise in model training, optimisation, and modularisation using Python, PyTorch or TensorFlow, and deployment in scalable production environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud services like AWS. Key responsibilities include building reusable AI modules, improving existing models, and collaborating cross-functionally with business and product teams to turn innovations into effective learning tools. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in machine learning or AI, minimum 2 years of hands-on experience, and strong coding, communication, and team collaboration skills. Desired qualifications include experience in NLP, educational technology, and large language models (LLMs). The organisation provides a hybrid work model, generous benefits including 28 days of leave, health insurance, pension, and a discretionary bonus. Visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker route is available.