Data Scientist

We don’t just believe in better. 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, Sky Stream 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

Role/Team overview

The Content Data Science team delivers complex data science products that use our first party viewing data, product, and customer transactional data to improve personalisation, inform program commissioning decisions and provide key content-based insight to Sky Studio. We deliver industry-leading data science solutions powered by viewing data and the latest Gen AI models.

What you’ll do –

• Develop data science products built on our rich data assets including product telemetry data, customer service interactions, viewing behaviour on multiple platforms, online engagement with Sky digital 
• Provide actionable recommendations for content optimization and programming decisions based on data-driven insights. 
• Create compelling visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders. 
• Deliver robust, well-written code 
• Work with our Machine Learning Engineers and Data Engineers to build and deploy compliant, efficient and scalable data science models 
• Engage with key stakeholders (Sky Studio, Content and Strategy, Merchandising and Product management) to understand key business objectives and translate these into data science & analytical projects  
• Keep up to date with innovations in data science, as well as new frameworks, continuously bringing innovative ideas into your work 

What you’ll bring

Essential criteria: 

• Proven commercial experience applying at least two advanced data science techniques, such as Predictive Modelling, Optimisation, Unsupervised Learning, or NLP.
• Experience building and deploying production-grade machine learning solutions at scale in a cloud environment.
• Strong Python programming skills with hands-on experience using machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or Keras.
• Experience working with large datasets, including ETL processes and scalable SQL development.
• Ability to translate business problems into data science solutions that deliver measurable commercial value.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable skills and experience: 

• Experience in causality, reinforcement learning, LLMs, graph analytics, telemetry data, BigQuery, or GCP Vertex AI.

Benefits and perks  

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:   

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema    

• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution 

• Private healthcare with mental health support  

• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance  

• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect   

• Sharesave and Tech schemes  

• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences   

How you’ll work  

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.  

Your office base   

Osterley

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there’s plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.  

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there’s free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. 

Who we are  

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. 

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited 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 as early as you can.  

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.   

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. 

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