Technical Insight Specialist
hace 8 días
Edinburgh
Technical Insight Specialist (R&D) Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (EH3) Salary: from £50,000 per Annum + PAYE Benefits Contract: Full-time, Ongoing (Renewed Annually) The Opportunity Are you a PhD specialist with a passion for tracking the "Next Big Thing" in tech? Our client are recruiting for a Global Technology R&D Centre based in Edinburgh. We are looking for a Technical Insight Specialist to lead research on emerging technology trends, evaluate global industry shifts, and help steer the future direction of high-impact technical projects. This is a rare bridge between deep academic research and commercial application, working alongside world-class engineering teams. Key Responsibilities • Lead Technical Insights: Research and analyze emerging technologies and global industry trends., • Strategic Guidance: Provide high-level suggestions for insight reports to guide future research directions., • Collaboration: Act as a technical consultant for both business and engineering teams to evaluate potential applications of new tech., • Who We Are Looking For, • Education: Must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field. (Final-year PhD candidates graduating this year are welcome; start dates are negotiable around your VIVA)., • Language: Professional proficiency in both Mandarin and English is essential., • Technical Depth: Strong background or project experience in one or more of the following:, • Large-scale Models: LLMs, Foundation Models, Generative AI., • Systems: Distributed Systems, Operating Systems., • Infrastructure: Databases, Compilers., • Programming: C++, Rust, Python, Java, etc., • Track Record: Proven history of publications, technical blogs, or conference presentations., • Work at the forefront of AI and System Research., • Competitive benefits including 25 days paid annual leave and 15% employer's NI contribution. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.