AI Solutions Data Engineering Manager

AI Solutions Data Engineering Manager - FanDuel, HybridData Science Manager

About Betfair Romania Development:

Betfair Romania Development is the largest technology hub of Flutter Entertainment, with over 2,000 people powering the world's leading sports betting and iGaming brands. Exciting, immersive and safe experiences are delivered to over 18 million customers worldwide, from our office in Cluj-Napoca. Driven by relentless innovation and commitment to excellence, we operate our own unbeatable portfolio of diverse proprietary brands such as FanDuel, PokerStars, SportsBet, Betfair, Paddy Power, or Sky Betting & Gaming.

Our Values:

The values we share at Betfair Romania Development define what makes us unique as a team. They empower us by giving meaning to our contributions, and they ensure that we consistently strive for excellence in everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who align with our values and are committed to making a difference.

Win together | Raise the bar | Got your back | Own it | Positive impact

About the brand:

FanDuel is a leading force in the sports-tech entertainment industry, redefining how fans engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. As the premier gaming destination in North America, FanDuel operates across multiple verticals, including sports betting, daily fantasy sports, online gaming, advance-deposit wagering, and media.

Lead the AI Model Lifecycle

• Own the evaluation pipeline for generative AI—measuring accuracy, safety, and user experience.
• Build systems for data collection, curation, and feedback loops that fuel model improvement.
• Guide prototyping, prompt design, tuning, and model refinement with production standards in mind.
• Champion Responsible AI practices—governance, compliance, and explainability.

Grow & Guide the Cluj AI Team

• Set and communicate team priorities aligned to FanDuel's AI Solutions strategy.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers in a fast-moving, inclusive environment.
• Foster a culture of crawl–walk–run experimentation—prove value quickly, scale responsibly.
• Provide regular feedback and coaching to ensure growth and clarity.

Drive Technical Execution & Global Impact

• Contribute code and architectural reviews, ensuring our prototypes can scale safely to production.
• Develop the mid-term technical vision for model lifecycle and evaluation in Cluj.
• Partner with product, governance, and design to deliver AI that is safe, explainable, and user-centric.
• Collaborate across FanDuel, Betfair, and Flutter to deliver internal AI tools with global reach—unlocking productivity gains across the business.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in software or ML engineering, with exposure to generative AI systems.
• Ability to design and maintain evaluation frameworks, feedback pipelines, or Responsible AI processes.
• Strong Python skills with the ability to move from prototype to production without missing a beat.
• Proven leadership experience: setting priorities, building roadmaps, mentoring, and scaling teams.
• Comfort working in cross-cultural, global teams, aligning stakeholders across time zones.
• A passion for building—show us potential and drive, not just a checklist of tools.
• Exposure to emerging innovative technologies in business applications is an advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Experience recruiting and growing technical teams.
• Background in regulated industries (gaming, finance, healthcare) with compliance standards.
• Exposure to modern AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face) and cloud platforms (AWS, Databricks).
• Thought leadership in model evaluation, observability, or retrieval-augmented systems.
• Strong interest in ethical AI and explainability.

Benefits:

• Hybrid & remote working options

• €1,000 per year for self-development

• Company share scheme

• 25 days of annual leave per year

• 20 days per year to work abroad

• 5 personal days/year

• Flexible benefits: travel, sports, hobbies

• Extended health, dental and travel insurances

• Customized well-being programmes

• Career growth sessions

• Thousands of online courses through Udemy

• A variety of engaging office events

Disclaimer:

We are an inclusive employer. By embracing diverse experiences and perspectives, we create a lasting, positive impact for our employees, customers, and the communities we're part of. You don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role. If you need any adjustments to make this role work for you, let us know, and we'll see how we can accommodate them.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates who best meet the job requirements will be contacted for an interview.

By submitting your application online, you agree that your details will be used to progress your application for employment. If your application is successful, your details will be used to administer your personnel record. If your application is unsuccessful, we will retain your details for a period no longer than three years, to consider you for prospective roles within the company.