Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Engineer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity available for an AI/ML Engineer to join us in the Technology Incubation Lab here at Samsung Research UK.

The Technology Incubation Lab is dedicated to developing and validating cutting-edge solutions in health and accessibility, bridging the gap between early-stage research and the commercialization of Samsung products. The lab works on externally funded projects, collaborating with academia, industry, and public sector organizations to explore next-generation technologies before they are integrated into commercial offerings. The team's core focus areas include developing AI-powered predictive healthcare solutions that integrate real-world health data from wearables, IoT devices, and medical records to enhance early disease detection and personalized health monitoring, as well as creating AI-powered accessibility solutions that improve digital and physical accessibility for individuals with disabilities, particularly in vision and cognitive support.

This role is available on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

Role And Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize machine learning models for disease prediction, early diagnosis and personalised healthcare solutions.
  • Process and analyze structured and unstructured health data (EHR, Wearables, HL7/FHIR) and implement deep learning algorithms for predictive healthcare applications.
  • Contribute to research on AI-driven personalization strategies to empower users in managing their health effectively.
  • Develop AI-powered accessibility solutions for Samsung products, leveraging multi-modal AI (text, image, audio).
  • Adhere to data privacy regulations (GDPR, MDR, HIPPA, EHDS) and implement ethical AI practices.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to translate technical insights into actionable solutions for stakeholders.
  • Maintain clear documentation and deliverables for EU projects, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Skills And Qualifications

Essential:

  • A PhD in the related field with a good level of work experience, or a Master's Degree with extensive work experience in the related field.
  • Good understanding of cardiovascular diseases, risk factors and clinical workflows.
  • Expertise in handling missing data, outliers and feature engineering.
  • Experience in processing Health data from various sources (EHR, Wearables) and formats (e.g., HL7/FHIR, CSV, PDF, PNG, JPEG).
  • Skilled in analysing time-series data from wearable sensors or medical devices (e.g., ECG, PPG).
  • Proficient in hypothesis formulation, testing and correlation analysis using Python.
  • Experience with supervised/unsupervised learning and model interpretability (e.g., SHAP, LIME).
  • Skilled in creating clear visualizations with Matplotlib or Seaborn.
  • Expertise in metrics like AUC-ROC, precision, recall, and cross-validation techniques.
  • Experience deploying predictive models in clinical settings or EHR systems.

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with healthcare regulatory frameworks (GDPR, MDR, HIPAA, EHDS).
  • Ability to work with diverse teams and communicate technical insights effectively.
  • Knowledge of Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning and Federated Learning architectures.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data tools.
  • Expertise in XAI, bias mitigation and ethical AI practices for healthcare.
  • Experience with text, image and audio AI for accessibility applications.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong skills in clear documentation and reporting skills for EU project deliverables
  • Enthusiasm for AI applications in healthcare, energy and digital inclusion
  • Self-learner with ability to work independently and contribute effectively
  • Ability to thrive in dynamic environments, adapt to changing project requirements and meet deadlines effectively.

Employee Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary with performance bonus up to 21.5%.
  • Employer pension contributions of 8.5%.
  • 25 days paid holiday (increasing to 30 with time served).
  • Life assurance, medical insurance, and income protection.
  • Flexible benefits scheme with £600 annually to spend on benefits.
  • Samsung product discounts, subsidised employee restaurant, and free parking.

Location and Hybrid Working:

  • The role is based at Samsung R&D Institute in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK.
  • Samsung currently operates a hybrid working policy of 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home weekly

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Job Details

Company
Samsung Electronics UK
Location
Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Posted