Senior Data Scientist (GenAI)

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We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ 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.

We’re on a mission to make Sky smarter, faster, and more customer‑centric by harnessing the power of Generative AI. Sitting at the heart of Sky’s innovative Group AI function, the GenAI delivery team blends deep technical expertise with commercial focus to deliver next‑gen AI solutions that power everything from customer agent knowledge to conversational AI.

You’ll work alongside engineers, product, and domain experts to shape the way Sky uses Data Science and Large Language Models to unlock real value across the business.

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• Collaborate across engineering, product and commercial teams to design and build AI‑driven solutions from ideation through deployment.
  
• Apply Generative AI models for applications such as knowledge retrieval, chatbots, summarisation and automated content creation.
  
• Contribute best practices in GenAI model development and integration, from designing LLMs evaluation benchmarks to deploying scalable cloud native pipelines.
  
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure robust, compliant and performant AI solutions.
  
• Translate business challenges into data science solutions, ensuring transparency and knowledge sharing along the way.
  
• Contribute to the evolution of Sky’s modular AI capabilities within the broader Sky AI ecosystem.
  
• Strengthen our internal data science capabilities by continuously driving experimentation and innovation.
  

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• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) with specialization in Statistics, Data Science, Machine Learning, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering or another quantitative field, or equivalent industry experience.
  
• Expertise in applied ML, hands‑on experience building models using Python and relevant libraries and frameworks (e.g., Scikit‑learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow or PyTorch).
  
• Experience developing solutions with Large Language Models and NLP in enterprise environments.
  
• Experience with vector databases and data querying languages (e.g., SQL).
  
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP), including data pipelines, model deployment and monitoring.
  
• A commercial mindset, you understand how data science drives value, not just insight.
  
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders; able to frame complex problems in business terms.
  

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• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place.
  
• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate.
  
• A generous pension package.
  
• Private healthcare.
  
• Discounted mobile and broadband.
  
• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.
  

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later in the recruitment process.

Osterley
Our Osterley Campus is a 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Free shuttle buses run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. Plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes and a Waitrose. A subsidised gym, cinema, car wash and beauty salon.

Livingston Watermark House
Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston North train station and the town centre. On‑site parking for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

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. If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. Depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.