Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated; Hook; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global animal health company in Hook, UK, is seeking an AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy innovative AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in JavaScript, Python, and cloud services, as well as excellent problem-solving and communication skills. This role involves collaboration across teams to drive efficiency and ensure quality in AI applications. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work culture and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Strong experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and/or Python.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform and their associated Data/AI/ML services.
• Proven experience with DevSecOps concepts and tooling.
• Solid understanding of data structures and common database structures/models.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, integrate, and deploy AI powered solutions.
• Work closely with software/data engineers and business stakeholders.
• Engineer and maintain robust solutions focused on scale and reliability.
• Stay current with advancements in AI and identify application opportunities.
• Write clean, documented code, optimised for performance and security.
• Translate business needs into technical specifications for AI products.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Python

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, or Data Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Docker

Kubernetes

HashiCorp Terraform

Git SCM

Job description

Overview

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. Elanco prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you\'ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, works with dynamic individuals, and provides opportunities to acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career. Making animals\' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

Driven by the quickening pace of innovation, Animal Health is on the verge of a revolution, powered by digital business models, technology and data. Elanco IT is a catalyst for change, partnering to identify and deliver transformative solutions to solve our biggest business problems. This includes four strategic priorities:

• Pipeline Acceleration: Optimise the search and approval of high impact medicines with a focus on speed, cost and precision.
• Manufacturing Excellence: Improve the efficiency, quality and consistency of core manufacturing processes, specifically execution and equipment effectiveness.
• Sales Effectiveness: Simplify the process to find, trust and consume relevant customer insights that drive sales growth and improved engagement.
• Productivity: Expand operating margin through efficiency by systematically reducing our operating expenses across the company, improving profitability.

Your Role

As an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer at Elanco, you will join a dynamic engineering team dedicated to designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge AI solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and value across the business. This role is perfect for a creative problem-solver passionate about leveraging AI, specifically Generative AI and Agentic AI, to make a tangible impact.

Responsibilities

• Consume and Integrate AI Models: Design, build, integrate, and deploy AI powered solutions to solve complex business challenges.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with software/data engineers, data stewards/scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver scalable, integrated AI solutions.
• Build Production-Ready Solutions: Engineer and maintain robust solutions, with a focus on scale, reliability and operational efficiency.
• Drive Innovation: Stay current with the latest advancements in AI and identify opportunities to apply new technologies to advance Elanco\'s mission.
• Ensure Quality & Performance: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, and ensure all solutions are optimised for performance, security, and scalability.
• Translate Business Needs: Effectively translate business requirements into technical specifications for AI-driven products and features.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Educational Background: A Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• Programming Proficiency: Strong experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and/or Python. Proficiency with common libraries and frameworks.
• Cloud Experience: Hands-on experience with Public Cloud, specifically Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and their associated Data/AI/ML services.
• DevSecOps: Proven experience with relevant DevSecOps concepts and tooling, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Git SCM, Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), Infrastructure-as-Code (HashiCorp Terraform).
• Data Skills: Solid understanding of data structures, data modelling, and experience with common database structures/models.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on complex challenges independently and in a team setting.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Industry Experience (Nice to Have): Experience in the life science, animal health, or a related regulated industry.

Additional Information

• Travel: 0-10%
• Location: Hook, UK - Hybrid Work Environment

Don\'t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don\'t necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status