Principal AI Engineer
Rapid7 · Belfast, United Kingdom
About this role
Rapid7 is hiring a staff-level AI Engineer in the machine learning function based in Belfast, United Kingdom. The posting calls out experience with Python, AWS, TensorFlow, PyTorch.
- Role
- AI Engineer
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- staff
- Track
- Tech leadership
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Posted
- Apr 20, 2026
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Job description
from Rapid7 careersWe are expanding our global AI footprint and are looking for a passionate Principal AI Engineer to join Rapid7’s AI Centre of Excellence. You should be ready to provide technical guidance and mentoring to the team while understanding the trade-offs between technical, UX, and product needs. You should excel in interacting and negotiating with key stakeholders, leading to solutions that take all of these needs into account.
About the Team
The AI Centre of Excellence designs, prototypes, and ships production AI models and systems. Our mission is to leverage the best available technology to protect our customers’ attack surfaces. For example, we partner closely with Rapid7’s Detection and Response teams, including our MDR service, to leverage AI/ML for enhanced customer security and threat detection.
We operate with a creative, iterative approach, building on over 20 years of threat analysis and a growing patent portfolio. The environment is collaborative, focused on knowledge sharing and continuous learning. If you’re passionate about AI and want to make a major impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment, this is your opportunity.