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Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

The AA is entering a bold new era with AI at the wheel. Were building a dedicated AI capability, and were looking for passionate pioneers to shape what comes next.
Company Description/ Business Unit
Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
The AA is entering a bold new era with AI at the wheel. Were building a dedicated AI capability, and were looking for passionate pioneers to shape what comes next.
Weve recently replatformed onto a modern data stack, unlocking access to one of the UKs richest datasets - from detailed vehicle fault histories to real-time connected car telemetry. Now, were turning that data into intelligent systems that keep Britain moving.
As Head of AI Engineering , youll lead a team tackling real-world challenges with direct impact. Think predictive models that anticipate breakdowns before they happen, intelligent routing to optimise thousands of roadside patrols, and agentic AI that transforms customer service.
Ready to join the AA+AI journey?
Be at the Forefront of AI Innovation at the AA!
Were building something new - and we want you to help lead it.
As we launch our brand-new AI function, were looking for a Head of AI Engineering to develop and deliver the future of intelligent systems at the AA. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground level and define how AI transforms the way we serve our members and support our frontline teams.
If you're a visionary technical leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering real-world impact through AI, this is your moment.
Build and mentor a diverse team of AI engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Build the Future: Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML solutions that solve complex problems and deliver tangible value.
Shape Strategy: Set the technical vision, engineering standards & patterns, and stay ahead of the curve on AI advancements.
Collaborate Across the Business: Collaborate closely with the Head of AI architecture, as well as the product, design, and business teams, to develop and launch AI-powered products and services.
Champion Responsible AI: Embed ethical, secure, and privacy-first practices into everything we build.
Proficient expertise within software or machine learning engineering, with experience deploying production-grade systems.
Strong Python skills and a solid grasp of modern backend and cloud-native architectures.
Deep understanding of machine learning, statistics, and data-driven decision-making.
Experience leading engineering teams and working with external partners or vendors.
A commitment to responsible AI, including fairness, transparency, and security.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
~ Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
~ Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
~ Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
~ Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
~ Company funded life assurance
~ Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
~ Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
Employment type Full-time

Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Financial Services, and Insurance
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