Overview

Senior Data Scientist job opportunity at Sky. We are building live sports experiences with an AI-driven platform to be more immersive and personalised for fans across devices. As a Senior Data Scientist, you will work within a specialised machine learning team to build cutting-edge capabilities of the AI-driven platform.

What you'll do

The Senior Data Scientist will be responsible for developing and implementing data-driven solutions to deliver new innovative sports-focused products to our significant customer base of sports fans. You will identify trends in large datasets and develop models to predict future outcomes. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure insights are effectively communicated and implemented.

Responsibilities

• Develop predictive models using advanced statistical techniques such as regression, classification, clustering, etc.
• Analyze large datasets to uncover patterns and relationships between variables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to understand needs and develop data-driven solutions.
• Own the full lifecycle of ML solutions – design, deploy, and maintain models in production.
• Monitor performance of existing models and adjust parameters for optimal results.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends to recommend new approaches.
• Build and integrate cloud-native components to expose models as scalable endpoints and publish inference results as events for downstream systems.
• Establish and maintain robust MLOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, retraining, and automated testing.
• Mentor and guide junior data scientists and engineers on productionising machine learning.

What you'll bring

• A collaborative mindset to work across disciplines and contribute creatively
• Understanding of large language and multi-modal models
• Experience in Python, Docker, and cloud-based environments (ideally AWS)
• Strong background in data analysis and machine learning with 3+ years building end-to-end ML systems
• AWS Machine Learning Certification desirable
• Experience using Infrastructure-as-Code to deploy ML solutions on AWS

The rewards

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

Inclusion & how you'll work

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome applications from all candidates. We will ensure a fair and consistent experience and will make reasonable adjustments as needed. Please flag any adjustments for your recruiter early.

Hybrid working: time between offices and home. Details on hybrid arrangements provided later in the process.

Your office space

Osterley Campus: 10-minute walk from Syon Lane, free shuttle buses to nearby stations, bike shelters and showers. On campus, amenities include subsidised restaurants, gym, cinema, and more.

We&aposd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together at Sky. We value differences, support our community, and contribute to a sustainable future. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.

Note: If your application is successful, you may be asked to complete a criminal record check. Depending on role and any convictions, an offer may be withdrawn.