AI Engineer (Automation)

Future are looking for an AI & Automation Engineer to design and implement smart solutions that improve manual business processes. You will work with modern tools like Temporal.io, n8n.io, Make.com, and various programming languages (Python, Go, Typescript, PHP, and Java) to create custom automations.

In this role, you will collaborate with teams across Sales, Product, Editorial, IT, and Engineering to identify inefficiencies, understand requirements, and build AI-driven solutions—ranging from prompt-engineered LLM tools to automated workflows—for data analysis, quality assurance, and planning. Reporting to the Director of Engineering - Systems and AI, you will lead projects from ideation to production, ensuring systems are scalable and well-tested using CI/CD pipelines.

As a subject matter expert, you will promote responsible AI use, mentor team members, and help shape best practices and governance frameworks. Keeping pace with advancements in AI, LLMs, and automation technologies, you will contribute to innovation while documenting solutions and participating in team initiatives like code reviews and hack days. This role is pivotal in embedding responsible, high-impact AI and automation solutions across Future.

You will collaborate across departments (Product, Engineering, Sales, Editorial) to identify opportunities and implement solutions that streamline workflows, enhance productivity, elevate content quality, and drive profitable growth, promoting innovation while upholding Future's values and "trusted, specialist content" ethos.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve:

• Experience in a relevant technical role - Automation, Software Engineering, AI/ML Engineering.
• Experience designing and implementing process automation solutions using workflow tools and custom scripting/programming.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language, such as Python, Go, Javascript/TypeScript, Java, or PHP.
• Hands-on experience applying AI/ML concepts (LLMs and embeddings) to solve practical business problems, including familiarity with commercial AI APIs and open-source models.
• Understanding and practical application of modern software engineering best practices: version control (Git), CI/CD principles, automated testing, writing clean, maintainable code.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas effectively to diverse audiences (technical and non-technical) and collaborate across departments.
• A customer-centric mindset, empathy for end-user needs, and a coaching approach with a willingness to share knowledge.

What's in it for you:

The expected range for this role is £50,000 - £60,000. This is a Hybrid role from our Bath Office, working three days from the office, two from home. Plus more great perks, which include:

• Uncapped leave, because we trust you to manage your workload and time.
• When we hit our targets, enjoy a share of our profits with a bonus.
• Refer a friend and get rewarded when they join Future.
• Wellbeing support with access to our Colleague Assistant Programmes.
• Opportunity to purchase shares in Future, with our Share Incentive Plan.

We’re Future, the global leader in specialist media. With over 3,000 employees working across 200+ media brands, Future is a prime destination for passionate people worldwide looking to consume trusted, expert content that educates and inspires action - both online and off - through our specialist websites, magazines, events, newsletters, podcasts, and social spaces. We’ve got ambitious plans that further build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities – and we’re looking for driven people who want to be a part of it!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future:

We embrace and celebrate diversity, making it part of who we are. Different perspectives spark ideas, fuel creativity, and push us to innovate. That’s why we’re building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. When it comes to hiring, we keep it fair and inclusive, welcoming talent from every walk of life. It’s not just about what you bring to the table — it’s about making sure the table has room for everyone. Because a diverse team isn’t just good for business. It’s the Future.

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