Join a leading cybersecurity provider delivering independent security services that help organisations manage cyber risks and protect against evolving threats. The organisation combines cybersecurity expertise, proprietary solutions, and technology partnerships to deliver tailored security services across various sectors.
The organisation is seeking an ML Research Engineer to join its Innovation & Research team and help develop AI-powered security operations capabilities. This role focuses on building and evaluating AI and agentic systems, improving machine learning models and workflows, analysing performance, and researching security challenges such as adversarial attacks and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies, influence product development, and collaborate with researchers, engineers, and security specialists.
Responsibilities
Designing and building evaluation frameworks for AI and agentic systems
Measuring agent performance using statistically robust methodologies
Analysing failures and identifying opportunities for optimisation
Experimenting with prompts, workflows and playbooks to improve outcomes
Testing different models, including open-source and fine-tuned LLMs
Evaluating and improving multi-agent workflows
Researching defences against prompt injection and adversarial attacks
Collaborating with security analysts to understand real-world use cases
Supporting the evolution of the platform towards more advanced agentic architectures
Communicating research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
Contributing to technical blogs, industry presentations and research publications
Skills/Must Have
Strong quantitative background with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Python programming experience
Understanding of statistics and experimental design
Experience working with data science or machine learning workflows
Interest in LLMs, generative AI and agentic systems
Ability to analyse data and translate findings into actionable improvements
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A naturally curious mindset with a passion for research and experimentation
Desirable Skills
Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field
Machine learning research experience
Experience evaluating AI systems or LLM performance
Familiarity with cloud environments such as GCP
Knowledge of modern software development practices
Experience working with open-source AI models
Interest in cyber security, threat detection or security operations
Location & Working Pattern
London
Hybrid (fortnightly office travel plus occasional customer and team events)
Benefits
Opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge AI and agentic technologies
Influence the direction of a product at an early stage
Work alongside researchers, engineers and cyber security specialists
Research that directly impacts real-world outcomes
Exposure to some of the most exciting developments in AI today
Strong career growth potential within a rapidly expanding business
Collaborative environment where experimentation and innovation are encouraged
Salary
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
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