Head of AI Research and Engineering

Axiom is hiring a Head of AI for a pioneering AI organisation.

The role will lead an ambitious research mission at the intersection of advanced machine learning and breakthrough physics. This is a rare opportunity to own a full AI research agenda and build a world-class technical team from the ground up, shaping the direction of cutting-edge research and innovation.

The Company

This is a well-funded, early-stage AI venture operating at the frontier of scientific discovery. Backed by strong seed investment and built by researchers and engineers from leading global institutions, the team is developing a platform designed to unlock new insights at scale.

Deeply technical, highly collaborative, and mission-driven, it’s the kind of environment where exceptional researchers come together to tackle some of the most ambitious challenges in science using cutting-edge AI.

What We’re Hiring

You will lead the AI research and engineering agenda, shaping architecture, modelling, and technical direction across large-scale systems. The ideal background includes:

• Led major projects at frontier AI organisations (e.g., OpenAI, DeepMind, Anthropic, Meta AI).
• Deep expertise in modern ML: foundation models, RL (PPO/SAC, self-play), large-scale optimisation.
• Hands-on with distributed training, CUDA/NCCL, and advanced infrastructure.

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• Strong physics, maths, or hard science background, ideally with recent transition to AI.
• Experienced in building and managing high-performing research or engineering teams, collaborating across disciplines.

Nice-to-have experience includes physics-informed neural networks, differentiable simulations, scientific ML, or integrating models with complex simulation environments.

The Opportunity

• Competitive salary & benefits.
• Visa sponsorship and relocation support for strong candidates.
• Lead ambitious scientific AI research, shaping models and discovery tools.
• Build and influence a high-performing team and technical culture.
• Enjoy deep research freedom and meaningful impact on cutting-edge AI.

If you’re interested, apply via this advert or reach out directly to Colin at colin@axiomrecruit.com.