AI Scientist

Responsible AI Specialist, Technology Workstreams Reports to: Lead of Responsible AI, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Shape the future of Responsible AI at Pearson. Inspire growth. Empower learning. Position Overview The Responsible AI Specialist, Technology Workstreams will support the practical delivery and operationalisation of Pearson’s Responsible AI agenda, with a focus on technical implementation. Reporting to Lead of Responsible AI, this role will help teams apply Pearson’s Responsible AI principles and governance framework to AI-enabled products and systems, supporting responsible design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing monitoring. Key Responsibilities • AI Governance Implementation Help product and engineering teams embed Responsible AI into their flow of work = the AI lifecycle. • Model & System Documentation Support efforts to maintain clear technical documentation, and decision logs to support governance reviews, audit readiness, and continuous assurance. • Testing & Quality Assurance Contribute to defining best practices for benchmarking, evaluation, red-teaming coordination, model monitoring, and review activities that assess AI performance, and reliability. • Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with colleagues to embed responsible practices into technical delivery. Qualifications & Skills • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, statistics, human-computer interaction, ethics, or a related field. • Early-career experience with AI/ML, data science, software delivery, technical product work, model evaluation, risk assessment, or technology assurance. • Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts and interest in their ethical, legal, operational, and learning-impact implications. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into clear governance documentation. • Clear communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences. • Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, product, governance, legal, privacy, and security stakeholders.• High ethical standards and integrity. Why Pearson? This role offers an opportunity to contribute to an enterprise-wide Responsible AI capability at the world’s lifelong learning company. It provides hands-on exposure to AI governance and cross-functional change, with opportunities to grow into broader responsible AI initiatives and strategic governance. #LI-MG1