NEW CONTRACT AI ENGINEER - (UK-BASED) 6 Month Initial Contract | Start ASAP | Outside IR35 To apply, email: THE OPPORTUNITY A new contract opportunity for an AI Engineer to join a cutting-edge AI Sports company revolutionising how data and machine learning drive athletic performance, fan engagement, and predictive analytics in the sports industry. You'll be part of a highly skilled R&D team building next-generation AI solutions for real-time insights, performance optimisation, and immersive sports analytics. THE ROLE Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models focused on sports analytics, predictive modelling, and computer vision. Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and sports analysts to translate real-world data into actionable insights. Optimise AI systems for real-time environments, integrating with live data feeds and cloud infrastructure. Research and prototype cutting-edge AI techniques (e.g., deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative models). Support continuous model improvement and scalable MLOps deployment pipelines. TECH STACK / REQUIREMENTS Core Skills: Python, TensorFlow / PyTorch, scikit-learn, OpenCV, NumPy, Pandas Experience With: Model training, tuning, and deployment in production environments Preferred: Sports data analytics, time-series forecasting, or computer vision experience Infrastructure: AWS / GCP / Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow, CI/CD pipelines Bonus: Experience with wearable / sensor data, player tracking, or sports video analytics TO BE CONSIDERED Please apply directly by emailing with your CV and availability. KEYWORDS: AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Sports Analytics, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLOps, Data Science, Predictive Modelling, Sports Tech, AI in Sports