Senior AI Scientist
PearsonPoland • Spain
Posted March 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Pearson is the world's leading learning company, dedicated to helping people achieve their aspirations through innovative digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. With a focus on creating enriching learning experiences for real-life impact, Pearson employs over 20,000 professionals committed to transforming lives globally.
Job Description
We are thrilled to announce a great opportunity to join our international AI organization as a Senior AI scientist for one of the most critical products in the company. You will work on prototyping and implementing artificial intelligence systems for the education sector.
Requirements
- Senior AI scientist
- Passionate about AI and Education
- Experience with data engineering, statistical reasoning and modelling for educational measurement, applied machine learning research
- Basic leadership skills
- Proficiency in Python and machine learning frameworks
- Strong hands-on experience in using state-of-the-art methods in NLP, speech processing, statistical modelling, psychometrics
- Proficiency in SQL and relational databases
- Ability to translate business needs into research problems
- Experience with Git-based code review
- Proficiency in Linux, Unix or macOS
- Some experience in working with non-technical stakeholder
- At least intermediate presentation and mentoring skills
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on a critical product in the company
- Chance to collaborate with engineering teams to develop and implement AI solutions
- Possibility to lead and mentor a small group of direct reports
- Working in a diverse, remote, asynchronous team