Flutter UK & Ireland

This two-year disruptive technology evaluation and advanced product engineering graduate scheme focuses on executing horizon scanning, auditing technical academic literature, and building early-stage product proofs of concept.The Frontier R&D team is part of Flutter UKI's Disruptive R&D function, focused on identifying and evaluating emerging technologies over a 12-36 month horizon. We move fast, prototype constantly, and work at the frontier of what's possible in betting, gaming, and entertainment technology. Our outputs inform strategic decisions and feed into the wider R&D pipeline.As Research Graduate, you will be instrumental in identifying trends, synthesising research, and supporting the team's rapid prototyping activities. This is an exceptional opportunity for a curious, technically-minded graduate to develop their career at the cutting edge of technology innovationWhat you’ll doConducting technology horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, tools, and platforms relevant to betting and gamingResearching and summarising academic papers, industry reports, and technical documentationSupporting the Prototyping Engineer with technical feasibility assessments and experimental implementationsCreating research briefs and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholdersMonitoring technology providers, startups, and research institutions for partnership opportunitiesContributing to prototype development using generative AI coding toolsBuilding and maintaining a knowledge base of emerging technologies and their potential applicationsAssisting with demonstrations and stakeholder presentationsEvaluating and testing new AI tools, platforms, and services as they become availableWhat you’ll need:Recent graduate (within 2 years) in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical disciplineStrong analytical and research skills with ability to synthesise complex technical informationFoundational programming skills in at least one language (Python preferred)Active user of generative AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, or similar) with genuine enthusiasm for AI technologyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to create clear, engaging presentations for technical and non-technical audiencesIntellectual curiosity and passion for emerging technologySelf-motivated with ability to work independently and take initiativeDesirableCoursework or projects involving machine learning, neural networks, or AIExperience with data analysis or statistical methodsFamiliarity with cloud platforms or web developmentInterest in betting, gaming, or entertainment industriesPersonal projects demonstrating technical creativity or innovationWhat’s on offer£/€1,000 learning fundTwice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)Unlimited HolidayPension contribution schemePrivate healthcareHybrid WorkingAccess to thousands of Udemy coursesInvest via the Company Sharesave SchemeAbout FlutterFlutter 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 & IrelandThe 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...

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