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AI Engineer — Prototyping & Emerging Tech

The Frontier R&D team sits within Flutter UKI's Disruptive R&D function, dedicated to exploring emerging technologies over a 12-36 month horizon. We prototype rapidly with cutting-edge tools, build relationships with technology providers, and create demonstrations that inform strategic decisions across the business. Our work transforms ambitious concepts into tangible outputs that can be developed into full-scale projects.
As Prototyping Engineer, you will be the technical engine of the team, turning ideas into working software at pace.

What you’ll do

• Rapidly building functional prototypes across a wide range of technology domains, from machine learning systems to API integrations
• Leveraging generative AI coding assistants and productivity tools to maximise development velocity
• Developing proof-of-concept applications that demonstrate the potential of emerging technologies for betting and gaming
• Building automated pipelines and workflows for content generation, data processing, and system integration
• Integrating with third-party APIs and services to create novel product experiences
• Implementing machine learning models and neural network architectures for experimental applications
• Deploying prototypes to internal demonstration environments and hubs for stakeholder evaluation
• Collaborating with the Research Graduate on technical feasibility assessments
• Contributing to technical presentations and documentation of prototype capabilities

What you’ll need:

• Strong software development skills with proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar)
• Extensive daily use of generative AI tools for coding (Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to deliver working prototypes quickly with minimal specification
• Experience with API development and integration, including RESTful services and webhooks
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment pipelines (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar)
• Comfort working with ambiguity and rapidly evolving requirements
• Genuine enthusiasm for learning new technologies and experimenting with emerging tools

Desirable:

• Experience building mobile applications or progressive web apps
• Knowledge of betting or gaming industry systems and APIs
• Experience with neural network architectures for generative or predictive applications
• Familiarity with game development engines or creative automation tools
• Background in mathematics, statistics, or computational science

What’s on offer

• £/€1,000 learning fund
• Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
• Unlimited Holiday
• Pension contribution scheme
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid Working
• Access to thousands of Udemy courses
• Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme

About Flutter

Flutter is the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a market leading position in the US and across the world. Our ambition is to change our industry for the better, making use of our significant scale and challenger mentality.

By Changing the Game, we believe we can deliver long-term growth while promoting a positive, sustainable future for the industry. We are well-placed to do so through the distinctive, global advantages of the Flutter Edge, which gives our brands access to group-wide benefits to stay ahead of the competition, as well as our clear vision for sustainability through our Positive Impact Plan.

Flutter operates a diverse portfolio of leading online sports betting and iGaming brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet.

About Flutter UK & Ireland

The UK & Ireland region of Flutter unites some of the biggest brands in the betting and gaming industry; Betfair, Paddy Power, PokerStars, Sky Betting & Gaming and tombola.

At Flutter UK & Ireland, we strive for the next level and drive innovation to set the pace as leaders, putting our customers first, always. We win together through team spirit and unparalleled dedication. When we’re free to be ourselves, we thrive and unleash our unique talents —creating a culture that empowers our people to change the game. We see opportunity everywhere and there is always more to discover...

We’re working to be an inclusive employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.

If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.