Research Graduate
Location: London/Leeds/Dublin (Hybrid)
Reports to: R&D Manager, Future Initiatives
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, synthesizing 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 innovation.
What You’ll Do
* Conduct technology horizon scanning to identify emerging trends, tools, and platforms relevant to betting and gaming
* Research and summarise academic papers, industry reports, and technical documentation
* Support the Prototyping Engineer with technical feasibility assessments and experimental implementations
* Create research briefs and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders
* Monitor technology providers, startups, and research institutions for partnership opportunities
* Contribute to prototype development using generative AI coding tools
* Build and maintain a knowledge base of emerging technologies and their potential applications
* Assist with demonstrations and stakeholder presentations
* Evaluate and test new AI tools, platforms, and services as they become available
What You’ll Need
* Recent graduate (within 2 years) in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline
* Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize complex technical information
* Foundational 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 technology
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to create clear, engaging presentations for technical and non‑technical audiences
* Intellectual curiosity and passion for emerging technology
* Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
Desirable
* Coursework or projects involving machine learning, neural networks, or AI
* Experience with data analysis or statistical methods
* Familiarity with cloud platforms or web development
* Interest in betting, gaming, or entertainment industries
* Personal projects demonstrating technical creativity or innovation
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
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.
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