At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic R&D team to create innovative prototypes and research insights.
- Company: Join Flutter, a global leader in online sports betting and iGaming.
- Benefits: Enjoy unlimited holiday, private healthcare, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Embrace hybrid working and be part of a diverse, empowering culture.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology in a vibrant, collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Strong software development skills with expertise in AI and machine learning.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
The Frontier R&D team operates at the cutting-edge of emerging technology within Flutter UKI's Disruptive R&D function. We identify and evaluate technology trends over a 12-36 month horizon, build rapid prototypes with early-stage tools, forge relationships with technology providers, and present our findings to stakeholders across the business. Our mission is to generate a high volume of research insights and working prototypes that can be formalised into strategic projects for the wider R&D organisation.
As R&D Manager, you will lead a small, agile team of technologists, translating ambitious concepts into tangible demonstrations that inform Flutter's innovation roadmap. Responsibilities include:
- Leading and mentoring the Frontier R&D team, setting priorities and ensuring delivery of high-quality prototypes and research outputs.
- Working closely with the Head of Disruptive R&D to transform early-stage concepts into structured, demonstrable prototypes.
- Building and maintaining relationships with technology vendors, research institutions, and innovation partners.
- Managing the team's prototyping pipeline from ideation through to handoff for formal project development.
- Establishing best practices for rapid prototyping using generative AI coding tools and modern development workflows.
Qualifications:
- Strong software development background with hands-on experience across multiple technology domains.
- Demonstrated expertise in machine learning, AI, or related computational fields.
- Extensive experience with generative AI tools for coding, content creation, and productivity.
- Track record of building relationships with external technology partners and vendors.
- Familiarity with API integration, particularly in financial or betting contexts.
- Knowledge of neural networks and deep learning architectures.
- Experience with automated content generation pipelines.
Benefits include:
- Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed).
- Unlimited Holiday.
- Pension contribution scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Hybrid Working.
- Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme.
Flutter is the world’s leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a market leading position in the US and across the world. 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; 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.
