Data Scientist

Sky UK Limited; Brentford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Sky TV/ NOW package

Pension with up to 9% employer contrib

Private healthcare + mental health

Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance

Discounts on Sky products

Sharesave and Tech schemes

Sky VIP rewards

Job summary

Sky UK Limited is seeking a data scientist to join TheContentData Science team to deliver data-driven products using first-party viewing data, product telemetry and customer transactions. You will build models, create dashboards and deliver insights to support content optimisation and programming decisions.

You will work with ML and data engineers in a hybrid setup, collaborating with Sky Studio, Content & Strategy, Merchandising and Product teams to translate business aims into analytics

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience applying at least two advanced data science techniques, such as Predictive Modelling, Optimisation, Unsupervised Learning, or NLP.
• Experience building and deploying production-grade machine learning solutions at scale in a cloud environment.
• Strong Python programming skills with hands-on experience using ML frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or Keras.
• Experience working with large datasets, including ETL processes and scalable SQL development.
• Ability to translate business problems into data science solutions that deliver measurable commercial value.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop data science products built on our rich data assets including product telemetry data, customer service interactions, viewing behaviour across platforms, and online engagement with Sky digital.
• Provide actionable recommendations for content optimization and programming decisions based on data-driven insights.
• Create compelling visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Deliver robust, well-written code and collaborate with ML Engineers and Data Engineers to deploy models.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate business objectives into data science and analytical projects.
• Keep up to date with innovations in data science and new frameworks, bringing innovative ideas into your work.

Skills

Advanced data science techniques

Production ML in cloud

Python programming

ETL and scalable SQL

Business translation of problems

Communication of insights

Tools

scikit-learn

XGBoost

TensorFlow

Keras

SQL

BigQuery

GCP Vertex AI

Job description

We don’t just believe in better. We make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky

Role/Team overview

TheContentData Science team delivers complex data science products that use ourfirst party viewing data, product, and customertransactionaldata to improvepersonalisation,inform program commissioning decisions andprovidekey content-based insight to Sky Studio. We deliver industry-leading data science solutions powered byviewing data and the latest Gen AImodels.

What you’ll do –

• Develop data science products built on our rich data assets including product telemetry data, customer service interactions, viewing behaviour on multiple platforms, online engagement with Sky digital
• Provide actionable recommendations for content optimization and programming decisions based on data-driven insights.
• Create compelling visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Deliver robust, well-writtencode
• Workwith our Machine LearningEngineersand Data Engineers to build and deploy compliant,efficientand scalable data science models
• Engage with key stakeholders (SkyStudio, Contentand Strategy,Merchandising and Product management) to understand key businessobjectivesand translate these into data science & analytical projects
• Keep up to date with innovations in data science, as well as new frameworks, continuouslybringinginnovative ideasinto your work

What you’ll bring

Essential criteria:

• Proven commercial experience applying at least two advanced data science techniques, such as Predictive Modelling, Optimisation, Unsupervised Learning, or NLP.
• Experience building and deploying production-grade machine learning solutions at scale in a cloud environment.
• Strong Python programming skills with hands-on experience using machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow, or Keras.
• Experience working with large datasets, including ETL processes and scalable SQL development.
• Ability to translate business problems into data science solutions that deliver measurable commercial value.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Experience in causality, reinforcement learning, LLMs, graph analytics, telemetry data, BigQuery, or GCP Vertex AI.

Benefits and perks

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
• Private healthcarewith mental health support
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
• Sharesave and Tech schemes
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you’ll work

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.

Your office base

Osterley

Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations.

Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

Who we are

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.