AI Solutions Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£70,000 / year
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£54,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and ORPHALAN UK LTD is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, Role heavily involves architecture design and systems integration, fitting IT systems designers) or SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified, Engineering professional n.e.c. could cover AI engineering role). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
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 Clears | £43,700 Clears | £49,200 Clears | £54,700 Clears |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 Clears | £43,900 Clears | £49,400 Clears | £54,900 Clears |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £36,900 Clears | £41,500 Clears | £46,100 Clears |
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. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Overview
Working closely with Business Integrators, data scientists, engineers, and client stakeholders, the AI Solutions Engineer leads the technical design and implementation of AI-driven solutions. The role combines deep technical expertise with leadership skills to guide teams in building high-quality AI systems that deliver real business value.
The AI Solutions Engineer also ensures that solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture standards, data governance principles, and responsible AI practices.
Key Responsibilities
Design AI Solution Architectures
- Translate business use cases into scalable AI and data architectures.
- Define the technical approach for AI solutions, including model architecture, data pipelines, and system integration.
- Design end-to-end AI systems, from data ingestion and model development to deployment and monitoring.
- Ensure solutions integrate seamlessly with the client’s existing IT and data ecosystem.
Lead Technical Implementation
- Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams of AI engineers, data scientists, and developers.
- Guide teams through the full lifecycle of AI development, from prototyping to production deployment.
- Establish best practices for AI engineering, model development, and MLOps.
- Ensure code quality, system reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with Business and Product Stakeholders
- Work closely with Business Integrators to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Support the evaluation of AI opportunities by assessing technical feasibility and implementation complexity.
- Communicate technical architecture and solution choices clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ensure Scalable and Responsible AI Solutions
- Implement best practices for security, privacy, and compliance in AI systems.
Contribute to Innovation and Technical Strategy
- Stay up to date with emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
- Contribute to the development of reusable AI components, frameworks, and architectural standards.
- Support the evolution of the organization’s AI and data architecture strategy.
Required Profile
- Strong experience in AI, machine learning, or advanced data engineering roles.
- Proven experience designing and implementing production-grade AI systems.
- Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies, data platforms, and modern software architecture.
- Experience with cloud-based AI platforms and data ecosystems.
- Ability to lead technical teams and guide complex AI implementations.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
Key Competencies
- AI and machine learning architecture
- Data platform architecture
- MLOps and model lifecycle management
- System integration and scalability
- Technical leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ORPHALAN UK LTD, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Offer £70,000
- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£42,536–76,752), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ORPHALAN UK LTD 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.