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Principal Software Engineer / Principal AI Engineer

Relx • London, UK

Salary

£87k – £87k

Posted

15 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Relx is hiring a Principal Software Engineer / Principal AI Engineer in London, a full-time it role. The advertised salary is £87k – £87k. Relx holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Principal Software Engineer / Principal AI Engineer Are you excited about building intelligent systems powered by innovative AI technologies? Do you enjoy designing models that turn complex data into impactful solutions? About the team: Embedded Innovation Teams are cross-functional squads embedded within our segments to rapidly turn internal AI experimentation into validated, reusable solutions, building the capabilities we need to deliver customer value and growth. We work problem-first rathe…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Relx — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £87k – £87k
How this salary compares: about 51% above the £57,739 median across 677 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: London, UK · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 179 other live it roles in London — browse them
Posted: 15 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

IT and technology roles are one of the most consistently sponsored categories in the UK. Software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, DevOps specialists, and cybersecurity professionals are in demand across finance, retail, the public sector, and specialist tech firms. Many large IT employers maintain established sponsorship processes through their HR and talent teams.