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

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

R&D Manager

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