Senior ML Research Engineer - Artificial Intelligence
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Salary
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£54,700
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Bloomberg LP is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, Bloomberg LP assigned 200 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2134 jobs, according to the Home Office.
This could also be SOC 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) or SOC 3544 (Data analysts). 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 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
3544 Data analysts Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
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
Location
LondonBusiness Area
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10051918 Bloomberg’s Engineering AI department has 400+ AI practitioners building highly sought after products and features that often require novel innovations. We are investing in AI to build better search, discovery, and workflow solutions using technologies such as transformers, gradient boosted decision trees, large language models, and dense vector databases. We are expanding our group and seeking highly skilled individuals who will be responsible for contributing to the team (or teams) of Machine Learning (ML) and Software Engineers that are bringing innovative solutions to AI-driven customer-facing products. At Bloomberg, we believe in fostering a transparent and efficient financial marketplace. Our business is built on technology that makes news, research, financial data, and analytics on over 35 million financial instruments searchable, discoverable, and actionable across the global capital markets.Bloomberg has been building Artificial Intelligence applications that offer solutions to these problems with high accuracy and low latency since 2009. We build AI systems to help process and organize the ever-increasing volume of structured and unstructured information needed to make informed decisions. Our use of AI uncovers signals, helps us produce analytics about financial instruments in all asset classes, and delivers clarity when our clients need it most. As an ML Research Engineer, you will be working on exciting initiatives such as anomaly detection in bond time series data, dividend forecasting, gas emission estimation, and financial impact of controversies.
Join us as a Senior ML Research Engineer and you will have the opportunity to:
- Collaborate with colleagues on production systems and write, test, and maintain production quality code
- Design, train, experiment, and evaluate ML models, algorithms and solutions
We are looking for a Senior ML Research Engineer with the following experience:
- Practical experience with Machine Learning problems, and a familiarity with Classical Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Statistical Modeling techniques
- Ph.D. in ML, NLP or a relevant field or MSc in CS, ML, Math, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields and previous relevant work experience
- Proficiency in software engineering
- An understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms and a data oriented approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with engineering peers as well as non-engineering stakeholders.
- A track record of authoring publications in top conferences and journals is a strong plus
We give back to the technology community and you can read more about our outreach at: http://www.techatbloomberg.com/ai
If indicated, please note that years of experience are a guide; we will consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills necessary for the role. Discover what makes Bloomberg unique - watch our podcast series for an inside look at our culture, values, and the people behind our success.
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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. Bloomberg LP holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, Bloomberg LP assigned 200 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2134 jobs, according to the Home Office. 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.