Lead AI Engineer

Job Description

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.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

This is a hands‑on engineering role within a forward‑thinking team driving AI adoption at enterprise scale, transforming customer experiences, optimising operations, and unlocking new business capabilities across the Group. You will be involved across the AI lifecycle — from prototyping and validation to production deployment and ongoing optimisation of AI solutions.

• Design, prototype, and deliver production ready AI systems at enterprise scale, including agentic and multi‑agent solutions that automate decision making and adaptive workflows.
• Build and evolve AI services using large language models, embeddings, vector search, APIs, microservices, and event‑driven architectures integrated with enterprise data and platforms.
• Work hands on with modern AI engineering stacks, primarily Python and cloud native services, taking AI solutions from experimentation through to secure and observable production.
• Define, shape, and apply reusable AI engineering standards and patterns, often referred to as AI cookbooks, to accelerate delivery and consistency across teams.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of enterprise AI platforms, tooling, and lifecycle management including pipelines, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimisation.
• Partner closely with Architecture, Data, and Cyber Security teams to ensure AI systems are secure, compliant, interoperable, and ethically deployed.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to AI engineers, and where appropriate take on people management responsibilities aligned to experience and team needs.
• Act as a technical leader across the organisation, enabling teams to adopt AI safely and effectively while delivering measurable business impact.

• Strong software engineering experience in Python and/or Java, with a solid understanding of Agile delivery in large scale enterprise environments.
• Proven experience delivering AI driven solutions from concept through to production, with clear business or operational impact.
• Deep practical understanding of large language models, embeddings, vector databases, and AI system optimisation, with experience building reliable and maintainable AI services.
• Experience working in enterprise cloud environments such as Azure Machine Learning, Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex AI, or equivalent platforms.
• Familiarity with agentic or orchestration frameworks such as Lang Chain, Semantic Kernel, or similar technologies.
• Experience mentoring or leading engineers, with the capability to take on people management responsibilities where required.
• A strong engineering mindset focused on code quality, performance, observability, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders.

We are seeking an experienced Lead AI Engineer to join our Group AI Engineering team and play a key role in building the next generation of intelligent, autonomous systems across Sky. You’ll work with cutting‑edge AI technologies — from large language models to multi‑agent architectures — designing and delivering secure, scalable, and ethical AI systems that drive real business impact.

There’s a reason people can’t stop talking about #Life At Sky . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access to a wide range of exclusive 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…