AI Engineer - Build LLM's - Up to £170k
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Saragossa is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Imagine how nice it would feel to work at a company that has the freedom to build solely AI solutions and AI agents.
You could work with no restraints, have creative freedom, and be challenged to develop innovative AI solutions that have never been created before.
Here, you’ll get a lot of the freedom that you’ve likely always dreamed of! You will have the opportunity to set the vision of cutting-edge AI solutions as well as influence the future direction of the company.
You will be meeting clients who want to realize the power of AI and you will be leading the development of AI solutions which will streamline and improve their day-to-day operations.
You will be joining a business whose founders have already got a good track record of building a successful Data & AI company. AI is built in their DNA, being experimental is encouraged and making a positive difference through the development of AI solutions is what they do best.
If you’re proficient in python, are enthusiastic about working with LLM’s and have strong experience leading the design and development of production grade solutions in enterprise, then this job could be a great next step in your career.
If you’re passionate about LLMs, want to work with the latest cutting-edge technology and are enthusiastic about leading a team to create AI solutions that will make a real difference, then I want to talk to you.
No up-to-date CV required, we can work on updating it if needs be.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Saragossa holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.