Recraft

Senior / Staff ML Engineer at Recraft (London, United Kingdom)

Recraft· London, United Kingdom·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

ABOUT US

Founded in the US in 2022 and now based in London, UK, Recraft is an AI tool for professional designers, illustrators, and marketers, setting a new standard for excellence in image generation.

We designed a tool that lets creators quickly generate and iterate original images, vector art, illustrations, icons, and 3D graphics with AI. Over 3 million users across 190+ countries have produced hundreds of millions of images using Recraft, and we're just getting started.

Join a universe of professional opportunities, develop and support large-scale projects, and shape the future of creativity. We are committed to making Recraft an essential, daily tool for every designer and setting the industry standard. Our mission is to ensure that creators can fully control their creative process with AI, providing them with innovative tools to turn ideas into reality.

If you’re passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI, we want you on board!

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for experienced Research Engineers to develop and optimise AI models, conduct cutting-edge research, and push the boundaries of AI and machine learning. Whether your expertise lies in AI model development, applied research, or production-level deployment, this role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of generative AI innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and train large-scale generative models, pushing the boundaries of AI capabilities.
  • Design and run experiments to explore and refine model architectures, analyze results, and implement data-driven improvements.
  • Continuously innovate by developing and deploying new features that enhance user experiences.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience in training large-scale generative models (e.g., image generation, audio synthesis, or large language models).
  • Expertise in evaluating generative models, with a deep understanding of qualitative and quantitative metrics.
  • Strong proficiency in PyTorch and familiarity with state-of-the-art neural network architectures.
  • Hands-on experience building end-to-end machine learning pipelines, including data collection and pre-processing, model training and evaluation, inference serving.
  • Strong software engineering skills, ability to design, implement and maintain high-quality code.
  • English: B2+ (Upper-Intermediate or above), written and spoken.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary and equity.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
  • A collaborative, research-driven environment.
  • The chance to work on cutting-edge AI projects that redefine creative workflows.
  • The opportunity to contribute to open-source AI research and publications.
  • Full-time, on-site role.
  • We’re able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship in the UK for qualified candidates.

Why work at Recraft

  • Culture & Mission: “Model-first company” building foundational AI; strong emphasis on engineering excellence and mission-critical work. Founder Anna Veronika Dorogush (solo female CEO) brings a unique background (professional model turned ML engineer) and values focused effort over grinding.
  • Work Environment: Hybrid/office presence in London (HQ) and San Francisco. The team is small (44 people) with a flat structure—heavy focus on technical roles (20% technical, 9% research). Talent sources include Yandex, Miro, Adobe, and Meta.
  • Notable Perks: Not explicitly listed, but early-stage growth mode suggests hands-on impact, ownership, and exposure to cutting-edge AI.
  • Engineering Culture: Strong research and engineering backbone (5 researchers, 11 technical staff); opportunity to work on novel image generation models from scratch.

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