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Data Scientist - Anti-Piracy

Sky
Isleworth
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Data Scientist - Anti‑Piracy


Position at Sky (London, England, United Kingdom)


Overview

We’re seeking a talented Data Scientist to join our Group Anti‑Piracy team and help protect our content by building machine learning models that drive business impact.


Responsibilities

  • Partner with fellow data scientists to identify opportunities where ML/AI can enhance insights and decision‑making.
  • Perform in‑depth analysis of complex, large‑scale datasets using statistical and modelling techniques to generate actionable insights.
  • Build, test, and refine machine learning models in Python using advanced libraries and cloud platforms (GCP).
  • Optimize models for predictive accuracy and performance, ensuring suitability for product integration and evaluation against key metrics.
  • Stay current with advances in data science and AI to identify new applications.
  • Communicate technical concepts, methodologies, results, and predictions clearly to senior leadership and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Maintain reproducible model‑building workflows, document experimental designs, and track model lineage and performance.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience building ML models, preferably NLP and computer vision.
  • Expertise in Python, SQL, and common data science libraries (Pandas, scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, etc.).
  • Experience with communication network data, especially CDN logs.
  • Strong knowledge of statistics, algorithms and data modelling.
  • Ability to derive actionable insights from analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills, analytical mindset, and awareness of ethics and bias.

Benefits

  • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place.
  • Sky Glass at exclusive rate.
  • A generous pension package.
  • Private health care.
  • Discounted mobile and broadband.
  • Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

How you'll work

Our hybrid model allows you to collaborate in our unique office spaces or work from home. We’re happy to discuss flexibility.


Location

Osterley campus – 10‑minute walk from Syon Lane train station; fleet of shuttle buses to nearby tube stations. On‑campus facilities include subsidised restaurants, coffee, gym, cinema, beauty salon, etc.


Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate.


Recruitment Process

Applications are accepted via Sky’s career portal. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a criminal‑records check. Depending on the role, convictions may affect the offer.


Employment Details

Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution


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