Lead Specialist, AI Scientist at Pearson

Poznan, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

360000.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AI Engineering, Fullstack Development, Python, JavaScript, Front-End, Back-End, Cloud Platforms, GenAI, LLMs, Prototyping, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, R&D, Communication, Experimentation, Software Development

Industry

education

Description

Lead Specialist, AI Scientist (AI Full Stack Developer) Job Title: Lead Specialist, AI Scientist Career Architecture Tier: E30 (Expert Individual Contributor) Location: Poznan, Poland (Hybrid) Role Qualifier: Full Stack AI Developer Drive the future of AI Transformation at Pearson as part of ‘AI Centre for Enablement team (AI C4E)’. Inspire innovation. Empower learning. Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, is hiring a Lead Specialist, AI Scientist for our Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) to play a key role in AI C4E team at Pearson. Why This Role Matters: Are you passionate about shaping the future of AI in enterprise environments? Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation? Join our AI Center for Enablement (C4E) and be part of a mission-driven team that’s driving the impactful AI innovation across the organization. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead the AI movement, influence enterprise-wide decisions, and empower teams to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence. In this key position, you will apply your technology expertise to translate Pearson’s AI C4E strategy into impactful research and technical exploration. You will lead hands-on investigations into emerging AI techniques, build experimental systems and tools, and contribute to the development of AI-first features that inform future product directions. By collaborating with stakeholders across Pearson and combining your AI and engineering skills, curiosity-driven experimentation, and strategic thinking, you will help shape a forward-looking AI ecosystem that supports innovation in learning and helps people realize the lives they imagine through learning. As a key member at OCTO AI C4E and Pearson, you will be expected to embody, and role model our leadership dimensions: Live Our Purpose: You align your values, actions, and goals with Pearson’s mission. You inspire others by articulating a compelling vision, connecting daily work to our broader purpose, and making decisions that reflect a deep understanding of our strategy. Simplify the Complexity: You navigate ambiguity and distill complexity into clear, actionable plans. You help teams understand how their work contributes to strategic goals, enabling focus, clarity, and effective execution in a dynamic environment. Carry Our Culture: You foster a culture of customer centricity, high performance, and exceptional collaboration. You lead with integrity, empower others, and build inclusive, high-performing teams that reflect Pearson’s values and behaviors. Deliver Results: You set ambitious goals and execute with quality, precision, and speed. You hold yourself and others accountable for outcomes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and delivering measurable impact for learners and stakeholders. What You’ll Do Build Prototypes That Matter * * Lead the design and development of PoCs and prototypes that demonstrate the potential of emerging AI technologies in content generation and innovative AI-driven learning experiences. * * Translate conceptual ideas into working demos contributing to the development of both AI components for innovative concepts, while also building and demonstrating applications with fully integrated front-end interfaces and back-end systems. Drive Technical Leadership * Act as a hands-on technical lead across AI engineering efforts, setting standards for code quality, scalability, and experimentation. * Guide architectural decisions and mentor junior peers through complex challenges. Collaborate Across Boundaries * Partner closely with product managers, designers, researchers, and business stakeholders to shape use cases and validate feasibility. * Facilitate conversations with non-technical audiences, translating their needs into PoC ideas, and R&D results into business impact. Explore Emerging AI Tech * Stay ahead of trends in GenAI, LLMs, and AI tooling to identify opportunities for innovation. * Evaluate new frameworks, libraries, and platforms for rapid prototyping and experimentation. * Share insights and learnings with the broader AI community to foster continuous improvement Who You Are: * A pragmatic builder with deep expertise in AI engineering and software development. * A technical leader who thrives in ambiguity and can drive clarity through execution. * A collaborator who bridges the gap between technical and non-technical teams. * A curious innovator who’s passionate about pushing the boundaries of what AI can do. What You Bring * Strong proficiency in AI Engineering and fullstack development (python and JS, front-end and back-end, web and/or mobile). * * Experience with public cloud platforms and their AI offerings. * * Understanding of AI applications in the educational content contexts. * * Ability to lead technical efforts and mentor peers in a fast-paced R&D environment. * * Excellent communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders. What You’ll Gain: * A front-row seat to enterprise AI transformation. * Opportunities to influence strategy and accelerate product innovation. * A collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture. * Access to cutting-edge tools, platforms, and thought leadership. Why Pearson? At Pearson, we don’t just build careers—we accelerate them. Known for our strong culture of internal mobility and leadership development, we offer a clear path to broader strategic and executive roles. This position provides visibility into the Chief Technology Office, with direct engagement with the CTO and the Technology Leadership Team—giving you a seat at the table where decisions shape the future. We believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer some of the most competitive benefits in the industry—designed to support the diverse needs of our people and their families. Explore our Benefits [https://pearsonbenefitsglobal.com/]. At Pearson, we’re reimagining learning through technology. If you're a tech visionary who thrives in complexity, leads with purpose, and is excited by the challenge of enabling AI at scale to drive real-world impact— we’d love to hear from you. Salary Range For transparency, the expected salary range for this role is 300,000 – 360,000 PLN gross per year. The final offer will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with the role requirements. Apply today and imagine the impact you can make. #LI-MG1

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the design and development of Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and prototypes demonstrating emerging AI technologies, translating conceptual ideas into fully integrated, working demos with front-end and back-end systems. The specialist will also act as a hands-on technical lead, setting standards for code quality, guiding architectural decisions, and exploring new trends in Generative AI and LLMs.