Overview

AI Engineer role at Blenheim Chalcot. Join our engineering team to build intelligent systems that power deal-winning strategies for ambitious companies.

Hive Perform is revolutionising how sales teams win deals. We’re the AI-native platform bridging revenue intelligence and sales training for scaling businesses — trusted by over 10,000 employees at leading companies. We show you what to do next with science-based analysis, complete deal visibility, and guidance to close more deals. As a business backed by Blenheim Chalcot, a world-leading venture builder, you’ll join a network at the cutting edge of AI and innovation.

If you’re passionate about applying AI to solve real revenue challenges and want to make a meaningful impact at a growing startup, we’d love to hear from you. We’re seeking a talented AI Engineer to transform how businesses win deals.

The Role

Join our engineering team as we build intelligent systems that power deal-winning strategies for ambitious companies. You’ll work on challenging problems in sales intelligence: predicting deal outcomes, surfacing actions that move deals forward, and turning sales data into strategic insights that drive revenue. In our fast-paced environment, you’ll take ownership of meaningful AI projects from day one, collaborate with our founding team, and see your code impact real businesses within weeks.

What You’ll Be Building

• AI Sales Intelligence
• Develop AI agents that predict deal outcomes and identify revenue risks before they become problems
• Build intelligent coaching systems that surface personalised next-best-actions for sales reps
• Build intelligent automation that helps sales teams execute playbooks with unprecedented consistency
• Create advanced analytics engines that transform sales conversations into strategic insights

• Production-Scale AI Infrastructure
• Architect ML pipelines processing millions of sales interactions in real-time
• Build robust data quality frameworks to keep AI insights accurate and actionable
• Implement RAG systems and vector search for intelligent content discovery and recommendation

• Scalable ML Operations
• Deploy models using modern cloud infrastructure (AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) that scale with our customer base
• Build evaluation pipelines ensuring AI performs reliably in high-stakes sales environments
• Create monitoring and alerting systems for 24/7 AI reliability

Impact

• Week 1-4: Ship your first AI feature that helps sales reps close more deals
• Month 3: Use LLMs to process real sales data for major enterprise clients
• Month 6: Lead the development of a major AI capability transforming how customers win business
• Year 1: Become a key technical contributor shaping the future of sales AI

Qualifications

Technical Excellence

• Recent MSc/MEng in AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field with strong academic performance
• Hands-on experience with Python
• Experience with LLMs and their APIs
• Experience building end-to-end ML systems from data processing to production deployment

• Hands-on experience with PyTorch, transformers, and modern ML frameworks
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, and MLOps practices

Real-World AI Experience

• Previous internship or project applying GenAI, LLMs, and prompt engineering to solve business problems
• Experience with RAG systems, vector databases, and intelligent search
• Understanding of production ML challenges: data quality, model monitoring, deployment at scale

Sales & Business Acumen

• Interest in understanding sales processes and revenue optimization; willingness to learn the rest
• Analytical mindset to translate business requirements into technical AI solutions
• Experience conducting user research or working with end-users of AI systems

Startup DNA

• Thrive in fast-paced environments where you ship code that impacts real businesses
• Self-motivated with ownership of complex technical challenges
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn about sales, business strategy, and AI technologies
• Collaborative team player across product, design, and GTM teams

Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary
• 25 days leave + bank holidays and your birthday off
• Life assurance (3x annual salary) and pension
• Up to £900 flexible benefits: medical, dental, gym, and more
• Be part of the Blenheim Chalcot family with 30+ startups
• Regular social events and networking opportunities

Our Values

• Experts, but not always right
• Substance before sizzle
• Caring and courageous
• Evergreen entrepreneurs
• We value feedback, test-and-learn culture, and respectful collaboration

Right to Work

Please note that all candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this role.

We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Hive Perform is committed to building an inclusive, diverse team where everyone can do their best work. We don’t tolerate discrimination and actively create a supportive environment for all.

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