About the Role
The Frontier R&D team explores emerging technologies over a 12-36 month horizon, prototyping rapidly with cutting-edge tools and creating demonstrations to inform strategic business decisions. As a Prototyping Engineer, you will be the technical engine, turning ideas into working software at pace.
Responsibilities
- Rapidly build functional prototypes across a wide range of technology domains, from machine learning systems to API integrations.
- Leverage generative AI coding assistants and productivity tools to maximize development velocity.
- Develop proof-of-concept applications demonstrating the potential of emerging technologies for betting and gaming.
- Build automated pipelines and workflows for content generation, data processing, and system integration.
- Integrate with third-party APIs and services to create novel product experiences.
- Implement machine learning models and neural network architectures for experimental applications.
- Deploy prototypes to internal demonstration environments and hubs for stakeholder evaluation.
- Collaborate with the Research Graduate on technical feasibility assessments.
- Contribute to technical presentations and documentation of prototype capabilities.
Requirements
- Strong software development skills with proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar).
- Extensive daily use of generative AI tools for coding (Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or equivalent).
- Proven ability to deliver working prototypes quickly with minimal specification.
- Experience with API development and integration, including RESTful services and webhooks.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment pipelines (AWS, GCP, Azure, or similar).
- Comfort working with ambiguity and rapidly evolving requirements.
- Genuine enthusiasm for learning new technologies and experimenting with emerging tools.
- Experience building mobile applications or progressive web apps.
- Knowledge of betting or gaming industry systems and APIs.
- Experience with neural network architectures for generative or predictive applications.
- Familiarity with game development engines or creative automation tools.
- Background in mathematics, statistics, or computational science.
Skills
- Python
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- Generative AI
- Claude
- Cursor
- GitHub Copilot
- API development
- API integration
- RESTful services
- Webhooks
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- Machine learning
- Neural networks
- Mobile applications
- Progressive web apps
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Computational science
Location
- Hybrid Working
Work Type
- Hybrid
Benefits
- £/€1,000 learning fund
- Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
- Unlimited Holiday
- Pension contribution scheme
- Private healthcare
- Access to thousands of Udemy courses
- Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme
About the Company
- Flutter is the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a market leading position in the US and across the world.
- Our ambition is to change our industry for the better, making use of our significant scale and challenger mentality.
- By Changing the Game, we believe we can deliver long-term growth while promoting a positive, sustainable future for the industry.
- We are well-placed to do so through the distinctive, global advantages of the Flutter Edge, which gives our brands access to group-wide benefits to stay ahead of the competition, as well as our clear vision for sustainability through our Positive Impact Plan.
- Flutter operates a diverse portfolio of leading online sports betting and iGaming brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet.
- The UK & Ireland region of Flutter unites some of the biggest brands in the betting and gaming industry; Betfair, Paddy Power, PokerStars, Sky Betting & Gaming and tombola.
- At Flutter UK & Ireland, we strive for the next level and drive innovation to set the pace as leaders, putting our customers first, always.
- We win together through team spirit and unparalleled dedication.
- When we’re free to be ourselves, we thrive and unleash our unique talents —creating a culture that empowers our people to change the game.
- We see opportunity everywhere and there is always more to discover...
Equal Opportunity
- We’re working to be an inclusive employer.
- We encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply.
- Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.
- If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you let us know, and we’ll see how we can accommodate them.
