R&D Manager

Flutter UK & Ireland

R&D Manager leading a small team to deliver high-quality prototypes for Flutter's innovation roadmap. Role involves mentoring, project development and managing tech relationships.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

machine learningAIgenerative AI toolsAPI integrationneural networksdeep learning architecturesautomated content generationsoftware developmentprototypingtechnology horizon scanning

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationpresentationrelationship buildingcuriosityadaptabilityteam managementprioritizationinnovation

Tools & Technologies

generative AI coding toolsprototyping pipelinepresentation softwarecollaboration toolsresearch institutionstechnology vendorsinnovation partnersdevelopment workflowscontent creation toolsemerging technology platforms

Industry Keywords

bettinggamingentertainmentR&Dinnovationemerging technologyproof-of-concepttechnology investmenttechnology adoptioncross-functional teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Conducting technology horizon scanning to identify emerging trends relevant to betting, gaming, and entertainment
Building and maintaining relationships with technology vendors, research institutions, and innovation partners
Creating compelling presentations and demonstrations for senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
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
Evaluating proof-of-concept outcomes and making recommendations on technology investment and adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading technical teams in R&D, innovation, or emerging technology roles
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
Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and platforms
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences
Track record of building relationships with external technology partners and vendors
Passion for emerging technology and a natural curiosity about future industry trends
Desirable Experience in betting, gaming, or entertainment industries
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

Comp & perks

£/€1,000 learning fund
Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
Unlimited Holiday
Pension contribution scheme
Private healthcare
Hybrid Working
Access to thousands of Udemy courses
Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme