These remote AI engineering contract roles involve building AI agents and production-grade business software for smaller businesses. They suit software engineers moving into AI who can work across code, databases and client communication, with a senior option for people who have already shipped complete systems.
At a glance
- AI Engineer pays £30 per hour
- Senior AI Engineer pays £50 per hour
- Two weeks of paid AI training before the first project
- Remote within the UK
- Projects typically last several months
The role
- Build AI agents and business software
- Work on substantial client projects
- Use a stack based on AI coding tools, cloud deployment and hosted database services
What you will do
- Read and work with Python, JavaScript or TypeScript, SQL, HTML, CSS and Bash
- Design and build databases
- Use Git and GitHub confidently
- Communicate professionally and clearly on client calls
What you will bring
- Software engineering skills across the stated languages and tools
- Database design and development capability
- Confident version-control workflows
- For the senior role, examples of complete products or systems you designed and shipped
- Experience with AI coding tools, agent skills, embeddings, vector databases or project management is useful
What is on offer
- Two weeks of paid training
- Large token limits for contractors
- A hiring process comprising an introductory interview, short practical exercise and final interview
Working pattern and location
- Remote within the UK
- Start as soon as possible
How to apply
This role is advertised on a confidential basis. Applications are made through theHRkey: select “Apply through theHRkey”, add your CV and answer a short set of questions about your experience. Your application is received straight away and we will follow up on next steps.