Head of Applied AI Engineering 

Build the AI-native UK Government 

The Incubator for Artificial Intelligence is a team of ~60 entrepreneurial technologists and operators working at the centre of UK Government. We exist to do one thing: build and ship frontier AI systems that materially change how government works. 

We move at startup speed, operate under real-world constraints, and deploy at national scale. Our work sits directly behind the Prime Minister’s priorities and is used by Ministers, departments, and millions of citizens. 

The Role 

This role exists to own and drive the UK Government’s most ambitious applied AI products. 

As Head of Applied AI, you will have end-to-end ownership of AI  technical direction, and delivery across the Incubator. You will lead highly empowered  engineers, set the technical and cultural bar, and make the calls that determine what gets built, how it gets built, and where the UK places its biggest AI bets. 

You will operate at the intersection of frontier AI capability, real-world delivery, and national policy presenting directly to Ministers, the Prime Minister’s Office, and international governments. 

This is a builder’s role. Success means shipped systems, real users, and measurable national outcomes. 

What You Will Do 

You will: 

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