Sr. AI Data Engineer (UK Remote)

Turnitin

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Turnitin Manchester, England, United Kingdom Turnitin Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Job Description AI and data science are integral to our success and ambitious product roadmap, and great AI begins with great data. Joining us as a Senior AI Data Engineer means you'll become part of a global team of proactive, supportive, and independent professionals committed to delivering sophisticated, well-structured AI and data systems. You’ll help pioneer our next generation data and AI pipelines to scale our team’s impact. Additionally, you\'ll collaborate with different teams within Turnitin to integrate AI and data science across a broad suite of products, designed to enhance learning, teaching, and academic integrity. Responsibilities AI Data Infrastructure & Pipeline Management for Applied AI: Design, build, and operate scalable real-time data pipelines that support ongoing Applied AI model training. Deploy and maintain robust data infrastructure using AI techniques and engineering best practices to ensure continuous model improvement and deployment cycles. Data Collection: Execute initiatives for collecting, normalizing, and storing data across multiple sources, including external LLM providers. Collaboration: Partner with AI R&D, Applied AI, and Data Platform teams to ensure seamless data flow and quality standards. Partner with stakeholders to collect, curate, and catalog high-quality datasets that directly support Applied AI retraining workflows and business objectives. AI R&D Support: Provide secondary support to AI Research & Development efforts by applying advanced data warehousing and engineering technologies. Contribute to exploratory data initiatives that uncover insights from Turnitin\'s extensive data resources. Communication: Maintain clear communication channels across teams, ensuring alignment with company vision while sharing insights on data infrastructure needs and potential innovations. Technology Evolution: Stay current with emerging tools and methodologies in AI data engineering, bringing recommendations to enhance our AI data infrastructure and capabilities. Qualifications Required Qualifications: At least 4 years of experience in data engineering, ideally focused on AI/ML data infrastructure or enabling and accelerating AI R&D. Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation), with additional experience in modern orchestration frameworks (Airflow, Prefect, or dbt). Proficiency with cloud-native data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Qdrant, or Chroma). Experience with MLOps tools and platforms (HuggingFace, SageMaker Bedrock, Vertex AI), experiment tracking (MLflow, Weights & Biases), and model deployment pipelines. Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs), embedding generation, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, and frameworks for orchestrating LLM interaction (LiteLLM, LangFuse, LangChain, LlamaIndex). Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to design scalable AI data systems and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams. Desired Qualifications: 6+ years of experience in data engineering with a focus on AI and machine learning projects. Experience in a technical leadership or mentorship role. Experience in education, EdTech, or academic integrity sectors. Experience using AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) for accelerated development. Familiarity with natural language processing, computer vision, or multimodal AI applications. Experience with data visualization (Streamlit) and data reporting. Characteristics for Success: A passion for creatively solving complex data problems. The ability to work collaboratively and cross-functional. A continuous learning mindset, always striving to improve your skills and knowledge. A proven track record of delivering results and ensuring a high level of quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Curiosity about the problems at hand, the field at large, and the best solutions. Strong system-level problem-solving skills Additional Information Total Rewards @ Turnitin Turnitin maintains a Total Rewards package that is competitive within the local job market. This includes generous time off and health and wellness programs that offer choice and flexibility and provide a safety net for life’s challenges. The culture is remote-centric, prioritizing well-being. Our Mission
is to ensure the integrity of global education and meaningfully improve learning outcomes. Our Values
underpin everything we do. Customer Centric
- We put educators and learners at the center of everything we do. Passion for Learning
- We seek teammates who are constantly learning and growing. Integrity
- Integrity guides our products and how we work with customers and vendors. Action & Ownership
- We empower teammates to make decisions. One Team
- We break down silos and celebrate successes. Global Mindset
- We respect local cultures and embrace diversity. Global Benefits Remote First Culture Health Care Coverage* Education Reimbursement* Competitive Paid Time Off 4 Self-Care Days per year National Holidays* 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed Paid Volunteer Time* Charitable contribution match* Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement* Access to Modern Health (mental health platform) Parental Leave* Retirement Plan with match/contribution* * varies by country Seeing Beyond the Job Ad At Turnitin, we recognize it’s unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria in a job ad. We encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team! Turnitin, LLC is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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