AI Software Engineer – eDV Cleared
Location: UK (Hybrid – National Security client sites and secure locations)Salary: £60,000 – £100,000 DOE + Excellent BenefitsEmployment: PermanentSecurity Clearance: Active UK eDV Clearance Required
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The role
We’re hiring an AI Software Engineer to join a specialist technology team delivering cutting-edge AI solutions across the UK National Security community.
This is an opportunity to work on highly classified programmes where Artificial Intelligence is being used to solve complex operational challenges. You’ll develop innovative AI capabilities that directly support national security missions, working alongside highly skilled engineers, data scientists and security specialists.
This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll contribute throughout the full software lifecycle, from understanding mission requirements and designing technical solutions through to building, deploying and supporting AI-powered systems within secure environments.
You’ll be given the autonomy to take ownership of your work, solve technically challenging problems and help shape the future of AI across some of the UK’s most critical programmes.
What you’ll be doing
Responsibilities will vary depending on the programme but typically include:
Designing and developing AI-powered applications using Python, TypeScript or similar technologies
Building solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs), Machine Learning and other AI techniques to solve complex operational challenges
Developing secure, scalable software for classified environments
Supporting solution architecture and technical design across AI programmes
Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities
Creating prototypes, proofs of concept and production-ready AI applications
Evaluating emerging AI technologies and identifying opportunities to enhance operational capability
Contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, tooling and best practice
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for engineers who are passionate about applying AI to real-world problems within the National Security domain.
Essential:
Active UK eDV Clearance
Experience developing software using Python, TypeScript or similar programming languages
Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence, including modern LLMs and traditional Machine Learning techniques
Experience designing and delivering software solutions across the full development lifecycle
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work on technically complex challenges
Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary teams
Nice to have (but not required)
Experience with AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph or similar
Experience deploying AI workloads within AWS, Azure or GCP
Knowledge of MLOps, containerisation or Kubernetes
Experience working on National Security, Defence or Intelligence programmes
Familiarity with secure software development within highly classified environments
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