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English Language Learning Staff AI Engineer in Poznan, Poland
Role: Staff AI Engineer
Company: Pearson
Location: Poland
About the AI Capabilities (AIC) team
The AIC team at the Pearson Poznań office is an R&D unit that creates AI Capabilities (i.e. systems that use AI methods to facilitate the process of human learning). The team consists of AI Scientists, AI Engineers, and Technical Project Managers.
Our role is to:
Design, build, and continuously improve customer-facing Intelligent Learning Capabilities across Pearson.
*Provide technical leadership * in the application of AI at Pearson.
We specialise in a variety of intelligent capabilities:
Cutting edge applications of LLMs to create new kinds of learning experience
*Adaptive modelling & diagnostic capabilities * that fast-track learners through a course of learning and identify struggling learners.
*Natural language processing-based assessment capabilities * that evaluate a learner's soft & hard skills through text or speech.
In our work, we often innovate around implementing psychometric ideas using the latest machine learning methods and prototyping innovative natural language processing methods.
We proudly support the Polish AI community by sponsoring conferences (ML in PL, Why R?, GHOST Day, Cloud & Datacentre Day), hosting meetups with communities like Women in Machine Learning & Data Science and Poznański Horyzont Danych, and hosting our own series of open talks & workshops.
About you & skills you will need every day
Advanced proficiency in Python, with experience in additional languages (e.g., Go, Java, C#, Scala, Rust, C++) beneficial.
Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including code review, multi-stage testing, and CI/CD processes.
Demonstrated experience in data management and AI/ML tools, including some of the following: PyTorch, ML Flow, or huggingface, Jupyter Notebook, DVC, Neptune.ai, Weights & Biases.
Expertise in leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI technologies for system development.
Knowledgeable in scalable architectures using Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, particularly Azure and AWS
Proficient with Linux/Unix environments.
Capable of working effectively in a diverse, remote, and asynchronous team environment.
Working proficiency in both English and Polish
Strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Your daily work:
Research and develop systems for e-learning platforms and mobile apps within Pearson.
Collaborate on occasional experimental projects and proof-of-concept work.
Design and develop microservices architecture for backend services.
Ensure high-quality code through peer reviews, CI/CD enhancements, and automated testing.
We got for you a great range of benefits:
Opportunity to work in a global environment and grow your professional network
Personal growth - Unlimited access to rich sources of knowledge (Coursera, A Cloud Guru, Safari Books…)
Attractive benefits including MultiSport Card, cinema and theatre tickets, touristic excursions, etc.)
Private health care, accident insurance for you and your family
Opportunity to master your English skills at daily work and/or by taking companywide English classes
Work-life balance, Flexible working arrangement
Remote work or hybrid (Poznan) work as option
Paid leave for volunteer purposes
PPK at 4%
Annual bonus based on performance
Annual Christmas funding
Holiday funding (biennially)
Invest and Earn money and/ or become a shareholder with Pearson Worldwide programme ‘Save for Shares’
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
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Job: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Organization: English Language Learning
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 15331