Associate Software Engineer (Python)

We’re hiring for an Associate Java Developer to join a dynamic team working at the intersection of technology and data science. In this role you will work on personalisation and recommendation systems for television —think “Because you watched this, we recommend…” functionality.

• Design and develop end-to-end AI/ML solutions using state-of-the-art model architectures to solve complex problems in the Media domain.
• Translate problem statements into deep learning and machine learning solutions, staying up to date with the latest advancements to rapidly prototype and demonstrate ideas.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate outcomes effectively through data storytelling and visualisations.
• Work closely with data engineering teams to build and maintain robust ML pipelines for model development and deployment.
• Engage with global research teams, including partners in the USA, to co-develop innovative AI solutions.
• Contribute to and evaluate open-source technologies, and actively participate in the wider AI/ML community through conferences, publications, and thought leadership.
• Apply Agile development practices and consistently exercise independent judgment in high-impact technical decisions.
• Collaborate across teams and evaluate internal and external solutions through case studies, testing, and reporting, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with business goals.

• Proficiency in machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Keras, and TensorFlow
• Experience with large language model (LLM) frameworks like Langchain and LlamaIndex
• Programming skills in Python, with working knowledge of R, Matlab, and C++
• Familiarity with key data science and NLP libraries including Scikit-learn, OpenCV, Spacy, Pandas, Gensim, and Numpy
• Understanding of cloud solutions, Docker, and Kubernetes-based deployment is a plus
• Exposure to full stack application development is a plus

• Generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.