Senior AI Data Engineer (UK REMOTE)

Company Description

100% REMOTE MUST BE BASED IN THE UK

At Turnitin, an AI-driven leader in the education and research sectors, we have been promoting academic integrity and advancing innovation for over 20 years. Our cutting-edge solutions are utilized by numerous academic institutions, corporations, and publishers around the world.

We offer remote work as a default arrangement, respecting individual choices, valuing diversity, and acknowledging local cultures. However, for those who prefer a traditional office environment, we have several locations worldwide, including in Oakland, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Kyiv (Ukraine), Newcastle (UK), and Utrecht (Netherlands). Our team is diverse, yet united by our commitment to making a significant impact on the field of education.

As a Senior Data Engineer at Turnitin, you'll be part of a global team of proactive, supportive, and independent professionals. You'll work to deliver complex, well-structured AI and data systems, closely collaborating with various teams within Turnitin. Your efforts will integrate AI and data science across our extensive suite of products, further enhancing teaching, learning, and academic integrity.

Job Description

Your role as a Senior Data Engineer comes with several responsibilities, requiring a balanced set of skills:

• AI Data Engineering: Design, build, operate, and deploy large-scale, real-time data pipelines using AI techniques and best practices. Support Turnitin's AI R&D efforts by utilizing advanced data warehousing, data science, and data engineering technologies. Strive for automation to speed up time-to-market and enhance the reusability of newer AI projects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the AI R&D teams and the Data Platform Team to collect, create, curate, and maintain high-quality AI datasets. Ensure alignment of data architecture and data models across different products and platforms.
• Innovation: Extract valuable insights from Turnitin's abundant data resources through innovative research and development.
• Hands-On Involvement: Take part in data engineering and data science tasks as necessary to back the team and the projects. Take responsibility for external data collection efforts, including state-of-the-art prompt engineering techniques, to support the construction of cutting-edge AI models.
• Communication: Promote clear communication within the team and the organization, ensuring understanding of the company's vision and mission.
• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with new tools and development strategies, offering innovative suggestions to the leadership team.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in data engineering, preferably related to AI R&D acceleration and enablement.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL.
• Experience with Redshift, Hadoop, Elasticsearch, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow, and AI libraries like Huggingface and Scikit-Learn.
• Experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and LLM APIs.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, along with the ability to prosper in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desired Qualifications

• 6+ years of data engineering experience specially concerning AI and machine learning projects.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.
• Knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) techniques and tools.
• Experience in the education or edtech sectors.
• Experience with data visualization and data communication.

Characteristics for Success

• As a Senior Data Engineer, you should have:
• A passion for creatively solving complex data problems.
• The capacity to work collaboratively and cross-functionally.
• A constant learning attitude, always seeking to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A proven track record of delivering results and maintaining high quality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A curiosity to understand the challenges at hand, the field at large, and the best solutions.
• Strong system-level problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

Total Rewards @ Turnitin

Turnitin provides a Total Rewards package that is competitive within the local job market. Although people usually think about their Total Rewards in monetary terms - regular pay plus bonus or commission, we offer much more. Apart from the inherent rewards of making a difference in the lives of educators, administrators, learners, and researchers worldwide, and thriving in a politics-free environment filled with humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates, we provide extensive time off and health and wellness programs. These not only offer choice and flexibility, but also provide a safety net for the unexpected challenges life might throw at you. In our Remote-First model of collaboration, you have the freedom to work in a manner that suits your style and situation - whether that be remotely, in one of our offices/rented spaces, or in a hybrid mode.

Our Mission is to ensure global education's integrity and meaningfully improve learning outcomes.

Our Values are at the core of everything we do.

• Customer-Centric - We fulfill our mission to ensure integrity and improve learning outcomes by putting educators and learners at the center of everything we do.

• Passion for Learning - We seek out teammates who are continually learning and growing and build a workplace that enables them to do so.

• Integrity - We believe that integrity is the heart of ExamSoft. It shapes our products, our dealings with each other, and our work with our customers and vendors.

• Action & Ownership - We favor action and empower teammates to make decisions.

• One Team - We aim to break down silos, collaborate efficiently, and rejoice in each other's successes.

• Global Mindset - We respect local cultures and embrace diversity. We think globally and act locally to maximize our impact on education.

Global Benefits

• Flexible/ hybrid working
• A Remote-First Culture
• Healthcare Coverage*
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Four Self-Care Days per year
• National Holidays*
• Three company-wide global holidays (Juneteenth + 2 Founder’s Days)
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable Contribution Match*
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement/Home Office Equipment*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with matching/contributions*

* varies by country

Turnitin, LLC is committed to the policy that all individuals have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, individuals with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital status, or veteran status.