Machine Learning Engineer (Generative AI, RAG & Conversational Systems)

Sky UK
London, UK
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology Artificial Intelligence Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Scrum Methodology Cloud Services Search Technologies Systems Architecture Unstructured Data Large Language Models Model Validation Generative AI
+5 more
AWS Lambda Material UI Deployment Automation Front End Software Development Serverless Computing

Job description

We’re the Global Product. We’re the team behind your favourite Sky products, and the platforms that power them. We make every moment magical, everywhere. Our team is made up of self-motivated, big thinkers who have a knack for solving problems and find new ways to captivate millions of customers by putting them at the heart of everything we do. From Sky Glass, Sky Q, Peacock and NOW to news and sports apps, we make entertainment even better, and we can’t wait to get started on what’s next.

What you’ll do

  • Design, develop and optimise GenAI-powered search and conversational chatbot experiences that integrate seamlessly into scalable mobile and TV applications used by end users

  • Build retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines combining LLMs with structured and unstructured data

  • Optimise relevance, latency, and response quality for interactive UI components

  • Evaluate and improve models using real-world feedback, analytics and experimentation

  • Collaborates closely with frontend, product, and UX teams to embed AI components into user-facing applications

  • Contributes to system architecture, model selection, and deployment strategies

  • Participates in Scrum / agile process

Requirements

Do you have experience in Python?, * E xperience with traditional ML system s and GenAI ( LLMs, agent frameworks ), including proven delivery of GenAI powered search or chatbot solutions in production

  • Solid understanding of:

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)

  • Vector databases and semantic search

  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)

  • Robust programming expertise , primarily in Python, delivering ML and GenAI solutions with a language-agnostic mindset

  • Hands-on use of serverless cloud services (e.g. AWS Lambda best practices)

  • Strong team player and communicator with experience in agile, fast paced environments

Desirable”skills and”experience: “ “

  • Extensive machine learning research background

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Shuttle service provided
  • Free parking
  • Company pension
  • Private medical insurance
  • On-site parking, There’s “one thing people” can’t “stop talking about when it comes to”life”at”Sky: the” perks .” Here’s “a taster: “” “
  • Free Sky”TV”or NOW”package,”including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema “”” “

  • Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution “ “

  • Private healthcare with mental health support “” “

  • Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance “” “

  • Discounts on Sky products, including”Sky Mobile,”Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect “” “

  • Sharesave and Tech schemes “” “

  • A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences “ “

How” you’ll “work “ “

We’ve “adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are” 2 “days”in the office per week. “ “

About the company

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. “, Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations.”Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. “”, We’re “Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means” you’ll “be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers,” colleagues “and”society.”

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