Job Title: AI Software EngineerLocation: Leeds, West Yorkshire/HybridSalary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum + benefitsWhy Apply?A technology-led organisation is building a genuinely AI-native capability, embedding artificial intelligence into its products, platforms, and long-term strategy. This permanent, Full time Software Engineer (AI Focus) role offers the opportunity to build robust, scalable systems that integrate AI into real-world applications, not just proofs of concept.Software Engineer (AI Focus) ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable Back End systems and servicesContribute to the development and evolution of a production-grade AI platformBuild and integrate AI-powered features such as LLM-driven services, RAG pipelines, and agent-based workflows into core systemsApply modern software engineering best practices (clean code, testing, CI/CD, observability) to all solutionsDevelop internal tools and platforms to improve developer productivity and system efficiencyCollaborate closely with product, data, and platform teams to deliver high-quality featuresEvaluate and adopt emerging tools, frameworks, and technologies where they add clear valueSupport the adoption of AI capabilities across the wider engineering ecosystemSoftware Engineer (AI Focus) RequirementsEssential:Strong software engineering experience building and maintaining production systemsSolid understanding of system design, scalability, and performance considerationsExperience developing Back End