AI Engineer

OUTSIDE IR35 + REMOTE – UP TOO £500 P/D Inspirec has partnered with a dynamic and innovative leader in the technology industry, who are seeking a highly motivated AI/ML DevOps Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. We are seeking an AI Engineer to rapidly prototype and integrate AI models—particularly foundation models—into real-world systems and workflows. This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise and user-centric thinking to deliver AI solutions that are both effective and usable. Key Responsibilities • Develop rapid prototypes using foundation models, APIs, and modern AI tools. • Design and implement prompting strategies and establish evaluation methods for model behavior. • Conduct lightweight fine-tuning or model adaptation to align AI outputs with application needs. • Integrate AI capabilities into existing systems, workflows, and product environments. • Work closely with user researchers and stakeholders to iteratively improve prototypes based on feedback and usability testing. • Support the evaluation of AI solutions against technical performance benchmarks and user-defined success criteria. Essential Skills & Experience • Proficient in Python, with hands-on experience using APIs and popular ML/AI frameworks such as Hugging Face, LangChain, PyTorch, or TensorFlow. • Solid understanding of large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, and vector database concepts. • Proven ability to rapidly prototype, experiment, and iterate in agile or fast-moving environments. • Familiarity with AI model evaluation methods, including awareness of bias, limitations, and ethical considerations. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a bias toward experimentation and iteration.