Position Summary
We have an opportunity available for an experienced AI/ML Engineer to join us here at Samsung Research UK (SRUK).
The role sits within the Technology Incubation Lab at SRUK, which is dedicated to developing and validating cutting-edge solutions across health, accessibility and energy, bridging the gap between early-stage research and commercialization of Samsung products. We work on externally funded projects, leveraging collaborations with academia, industry and public sector organizations to explore next-generation technologies before they are integrated into commercial offerings.
This position requires immediate start so we politely request that you only apply if you are available to start within 1 month of accepting the role. This means unfortunately visa sponsorship is not available.
Role and Responsibilities
The core focus area of our team is threefold;
- Develop AI-powered predictive healthcare solutions, integrating real-world health data from wearables, IoT devices and medical records to enhance early disease detection and personalized health monitoring
- Work on AI-powered accessibility solutions that improve digital and physical accessibility for individuals with disabilities, particularly in vision and cognitive support
- Focus on AI-driven energy management systems advancing sustainability and intelligent energy solutions for homes and businesses
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop and optimize machine learning models for disease prediction and early diagnosis
- Process and analyze structured and unstructured health data – Implement deep learning for predictive healthcare applications
- Contribute to the research on AI-driven user personalization for visually impaired individuals
- Develop AI-powered accessibility solutions for Samsung products
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and ethical AI guidelines
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
- Machine learning & deep learning – Proficiency in TensorFlow (2.x), PyTorch, Scikit-Learn
- Strong skills in Python, experience with R or JavaScript is a plus
- Experience with Health data processing – HER, FHIR, Wearable sensor data
- Knowledge of transformer models (BERT, GPT, Whisper, T5) for text generation and accessibility tools
- Comprehensive knowledge of Semantic Web technologies (RDF/s, OWL), query languages (SPARQL) and validation/reasoning standards (SHACL, SPIN)
- Comprehensive knowledge of RAG and GraphRag systems and architecture
- Experience building ontologies in the e-commerce and semantic search spaces
- Knowledge Graph and RAG -AI Architecture
Desirable:
- Experience with OCR, Image captioning, object detection for assistive technologies
- Understanding of ARIA, WCAG, screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Experience working in Horizon Europe, Digital Europe or other EU-funded research projects
- Familiarity with healthcare regulatory frameworks (GDPR, MDR, HIPAA)
- Experience in multi-modal AI (text, image, audio) for accessibility applications
- Knowledge of Reinforcement Learning or Federated learning for decentralised AI solutions
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Soft Skills:
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary, international research teams
- Clear documentation and reporting skills for EU project deliverables
- Passion for AI applications in healthcare, energy and digital inclusion
- Self-learner, independent contributor, proposal writing.
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK
Hybrid Policy: 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home weekly Employee Benefits: Highly competitive salary, performance bonus up to 21.5%, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, life assurance, medical insurance, income protection, flexible benefits scheme with £600 annually to spend on them, Samsung product discounts, subsidised employee restaurant and free parking
Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a previous employer.
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