What you'll be doing
Future are looking for and AI & Automation Engineer to design and implement smart solutions that improve manual business processes. You'll 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'll 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'll lead projects from ideation to production, ensuring systems are scalable, and well-tested using CI/CD pipelines. As a subject matter expert, you’ll 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’ll 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
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;
Internal job family level Technology 3
Who are we…
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.
Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!
Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.
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At Future, we are on the lookout for an innovative AI Engineer (Automation) to join our dynamic team! In this exciting role, you'll have the opportunity to design and implement intelligent solutions that streamline our manual business processes. Your toolkit will include modern technologies like Temporal.io, n8n.io, and Make.com, along with programming languages such as Python, Go, TypeScript, PHP, and Java. You'll collaborate with diverse teams across Sales, Product, Editorial, IT, and Engineering to uncover inefficiencies, clarify requirements, and bring AI-driven solutions to life—think automated workflows and cutting-edge LLM tools aimed at enhancing productivity and quality. Reporting to the Director of Engineering - Systems and AI, you will lead projects from the phase of ideation to production, ensuring everything runs smoothly with a strong focus on scalability and testability through CI/CD pipelines. You will also be a champion for responsible AI use, mentoring your colleagues and shaping the best practices that guide our innovation. By staying ahead of advancements in AI and automation technologies, you will be instrumental in driving quality and elevating our content, all while upholding Future's core values. If you have experience in Automation or AI/ML Engineering, along with a passion for collaborating with others to achieve shared goals, then this is the perfect opportunity for you at Future, where your ideas will help shape our remarkable journey forward!
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Founded in 1985, Future is a global multi-platform media company that provides magazines in fields such as video games, photography, technology, films, and home & knowledge. Future is located in the United Kingdom.
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