Applied AI Engineer

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us.

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

About the AI Incubator Team

At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, our brand new AI Incubator team is on a mission to reinvent government leadership and revolutionize public services through cutting-edge AI solutions. We operate at two critical levels: developing transformative AI systems for government service delivery, while also providing data-driven insights directly to world leaders.

Our team rapidly prototypes, develops, and delivers AI solutions that enhance government leaders' ability to make evidence-based decisions. Our fast-response data science unit stands ready to tackle urgent analytical challenges on matters of state, providing crucial insights when they're needed most.

Working in partnership with global leaders and policymakers, this team operates at the intersection of technology and governance, creating innovative solutions that measurably improve lives. As part of the team, you'll help establish new standards for responsible, effective AI deployment in the public sector while contributing to work with immediate, real-world impact.

Join us in harnessing the power of AI to address some of the most pressing challenges facing governments worldwide.

The Role

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including researchers, product managers, senior stakeholders and users to quickly understand customer needs and translate them into pragmatic technical solutions leveraging AI.

• Rapidly prototype AI-powered features and iterate based on user feedback.

• Optimize AI models and infrastructure for performance, scalability and reliability.

• Establish frameworks, tools and processes to responsibly develop, deploy and monitor AI systems.

• Evangelize best practices in applied AI across the public sector.

About You

• Passion for building AI that augments human capabilities and improves lives.

• Proficiency in Python and experience with the full data science and machine learning stack (Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch, Langchain, Pydantic).

• Strong software engineering skills with a focus on building robust, productionready systems and understanding of deploying and monitoring such systems in a cloud environment.

• Experience with natural language processing, deep learning and generative AI including prompt engineering.

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and policymakers.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach to delivering value quickly.

• Understanding of ethical considerations and responsible AI principles in public sector applications.

What We Offer

Join an agile, innovative, evangelical and mission-driven team tackling some of the most exciting challenges at the intersection of technology and public service. You'll have the opportunity to create AI solutions with real-world impact, working alongside policy experts and technology innovators to shape the future of government decisions and delivery. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Closing Date:

2025-05-29