Research Engineer jobs in Reading

You will shape the core technical direction of A1 - model selection, training strategy, infrastructure, and long-term architecture.

You will have full autonomy to experiment with frontier models (LLaMA, Mistral, Qwen, Claude-compatible architectures) and build new approaches where existing ones fall short.

You will work with telecommunications data including time series, network telemetry, and sensor data to address complex operational challenges in wireless technology.

Here's a unique opportunity! We're seeking a Research Scientist or engineer to lend their expertise to the Ofwat Innovation Funded projects on No-Dig Leak Repair and Pipebots for rising mains. This role calls for a versatile engineer or scientist who's ready to delve into water and waste network innovation, foster cross-company collaboration, and enhance utility communications. Your projects will...

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Junior Security Researcher in Reading, UK. This role focuses on information security at a system level, conducting feasibility studies and developing proof of concept demonstrators. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in cybersecurity or related fields, and have a passion for innovative research. The position offers...

Job Description Electrically biased field engineer Under general supervision of the UK Service Manager. Will be based in the UK service lab in High Wycombe, but will spend approximately 60%-90% of the time out of the office (dependent on customer demand) carrying out field service work, at various locations throughout the UK, Europe and possibly Middle East and Africa. The field service will be...

You will be a great fit if you: - Have 5+ years full-stack experience, with strong JavaScript/TypeScript depth. - Are backend-leaning, with deep Node. js and API experience. - Have previously worked in early-stage start-ups or very lean engineering teams. - Have extensive evidence of being a hands-on individual contributor in complex codebases.

You will be responsible for the safe and correct diagnosis of faults, removal, repair, test, implementation, and operation of all aspects of audio-visual, video conference, display, and presentation technologies. Carrying out preventative maintenance visits and training end users where required at PM visits.

Machine Learning Engineer | Early Stage Deep Tech Start Up | London I am partnered with an early stage, London based start up that is building an AI native intelligence layer for private market investing. The platform transforms fragmented documents, deal histories, and proprietary investment data into structured, searchable intelligence for private equity, venture capital, and private credit...

You will work at the intersection of software engineering, quantum physics, and advanced hardware, enabling precise, reliable, and scalable quantum operations.

About Turing: Based in San Francisco, California, Turing is the world’s leading research accelerator for frontier AI labs and a trusted partner for global enterprises deploying advanced AI systems. Turing supports customers in two ways: first, by accelerating frontier research with high-quality data, advanced training pipelines, plus top AI researchers who specialize in coding, reasoning, STEM,...

Senior / Staff AI Engineer (Python, ML Systems) - FULLY REMOTE High-growth AI | We're working with a well-funded, fast-scaling AI company building a highly ambitious product at enterprise scale. They're now looking to add Senior and Staff-level AI Engineers to help shape the next phase of their ML platform and establish strong technical leadership within the team. This is a product engineering...

You will lead an established Test Engineering organisation and be responsible for improving consistency, effectiveness, and scalability of testing across teams. The focus is on raising standards, modernising test capability, and embedding quality-first engineering, rather than growing headcount.

You will design, develop, and maintain our platform’s backend infrastructure, focusing on multi-tenant architectures, security, and efficient LLM integration. This role requires a strong understanding of Python web frameworks, cloud services (particularly AWS), and modern AI approaches including working with agentic architecture.

You will be a focal point and signpost for advice, information and expertise about policy, best practice, construction knowledge and standards. Provide due governance and management to meet relevant Nuclear Licence Conditions, safety codes and quality standards.

About the role I’m working with a well-funded early-stage BioAI startup applying machine learning to a hard, underexplored biological problem with real implications for climate resilience and food security. They’re building an ML-first platform where research doesn’t sit in isolation. Models are expected to ship, be used by scientists, and influence real experimental decisions. They’re looking...

You will support in reverse engineering and deep understanding of vulnerabilities, including impact analysis and automation.

You must relish the challenge of findings critical vulnerabilities in complex software binaries through automation and manual practices. Creativity is highly valued; being able to find novel vulnerabilities is essential in this role.

You will be responsible for the entirety of the back end features of the products.

You will be in charge of building scalable backend services and awesome messaging queues.

You will be responsible for developing a Python-based back end platform that's handling 100,000+s of interactions daily.

Senior Design Engineer – Machine Systems (High Tech) Location: Leicester Are you a mechanical design leader who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges? Do you want to shape next-generation machinery used across aerospace, research, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors? The organisation is a world-class manufacturing business that designs and builds some of the most advanced...

Location: Reading, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for...

You will work in an applied research environment to investigate and develop new technologies and concepts across a wide range of Thales's application areas. The type of activities will include: Fundamental feasibility studies and state-of-the-art surveys Development of proof of concept demonstrators using appropriate software and hardware implementations