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The Alan Turing Institute

Senior Machine Learning Engineer - National Security (TIRE)

Cheltenham
£57k – £62k/yr
Posted about 19 hours ago
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The Role

This position is working within the Turing Integrated Research Engineering (TIRE) team to support the Turing's national security partners by developing and deploying advanced machine learning, AI and data-driven capabilities. You'll work across a highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary team, delivering innovative technical solutions that bridge cutting-edge research and real-world impact. The role involves leading technical projects, developing new partner-focused capabilities, authoring research proposals and helping to shape the future direction of TIRE's work with national security stakeholders. You'll also play a key role in sharing technical knowledge, representing the team internally and externally, and supporting the development of colleagues through mentoring and leadership opportunities.

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We're looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer with a strong background in developing production-ready AI and machine learning solutions. You'll bring expertise in modern programming languages, software engineering best practices, cloud technologies and scalable deployment approaches, alongside experience applying advanced analytical and machine learning techniques to real-world challenges. You'll thrive in multidisciplinary teams, enjoy solving complex problems and be comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of national security, developing innovative AI capabilities that help address some of the UK's most complex challenges. Eligibility for DV security clearance is essential, with current or recent DV clearance highly desirable.

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How You Will Make an Impact

  • Understand the problems of the Turing’s National Security partners and develop appropriate approaches to solving these problems.
  • Take ownership of a particular domain challenge area or methodology for the group.
  • Perform experiments and develop capabilities, which might include: training and deploying machine learning models; applying data science, statistical and algorithmic techniques to data; building and deploying microservices, data processing/engineering systems and platforms, user interfaces and/or visualisations.
  • Work at pace, in a highly collaborative environment, using industry standard tooling for testing, version control and collaboration to create software artefacts that can be shared with Turing’s partners.
  • Present, disseminate and explain our work including: Documenting capabilities, processes, and systems for effective and efficient reuse across multiple domains.
  • Provide technical leadership for research strands, ensuring successful outcomes aligned with the overall project goals.
  • Line-manage other staff within the group, supporting their career development aspirations.

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Closing date for applications: Sunday 04 October 2026 at 23:59 (London, UK BST)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

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Terms and Conditions

This full-time post is offered on a permanent basis. The annual salary is £57,000-£62,000 plus an excellent benefits package including private medical insurance, 10% employer pension contribution, flexible hybrid working and family friendly policies - full details can be seen here.

Eligibility for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is a requirement for this role. Eligibility criteria and further information on the process can be found on the UK Government security vetting website. Applicants should check if they are eligible for DV clearance before applying to this role.

Application Procedure

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. It will redirect you to The Alan Turing Institute jobs portal. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. We value diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and are proud to be an inclusive employer. We warmly encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently under-represented in our sector. If you feel passionate about this role but don’t meet every single requirement, please apply - we recognise that great candidates may bring strengths beyond the criteria listed.

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