If you are interested in this role, please APPLY on British Council careers website before Sunday, 22 March 2026 - 23:59 China time (GMT+08).Pay Band: 7Contract Type: 2 years, fixed-term contract****: Beijing, ChinaRight to work: As we cannot sponsor work passes, applicants must already have the right to live and work in China.Closing Date: Sunday, 22 March 2026 - 23:59 China time (GMT+08)Role Purpose & Accountabilities We are seeking a visionary Data Scientist (AI) to lead the design and integration of next-generation AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs), into our educational and language assessment products. This role, based in Beijing, is crucial for transforming the educational landscape through innovative technology. As the key technical authority, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design of AI solutions, encompassing model ****ion, data strategies, and infrastructure architecture.You will collaborate closely with product managers, business leaders, and engineering teams to ensure that AI capabilities are not only innovative but also seamlessly integrated into our learning and assessment platforms. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the full lifecycle of AI model training and development, translating product visions into concrete technical strategies, and leading prototyping efforts to validate architectural approaches. Additionally, you will define model customization strategies, establish best practices for AI/ML development, and stay current with emerging AI trends to advise leadership on their strategic implications. If you are passionate about creating personalized and effective learning experiences through AI, we invite you to apply and join our mission to enhance education through technology. Qualifications & Experience:Essential:• Bachelor’s degree • Proficient in English and Chinese• A proven track record of designing and launching complex, data-intensive systems. • Hands-on experience building solutions with LLMs (e.g., GPT series, Llama, Gemini, Claude, Qwen, Doubao) and the surrounding ecosystem. • Proven experience designing and implementing the full lifecycle of model training, fine-tuning, and robust ****uation ****works (e.g., LLM-as-a-judge methodologies).• Experience with architectural patterns for data preparation, cleaning, and synthetic data generation for fine-tuning language models. • Expertise with MLOps and deploying machine learning models in a cloud environment (particularly Azure, AWS, or GCP). Desirable:• Direct experience in the Education Technology (EdTech) or assessment industry, ideally with exposure to high-stakes language testing, automated grading systems, or ****uator performance analytics.• Expert-level experience in designing distributed systems, microservices architectures, and cloud-native applications. • Experience designing or building AI agentic systems or multi-step, tool-using AI workflows. Benefits: • 22 days of Annual Leave • 13th Month Salary • Non-consolidated bonus • Comprehensive health and insurance package – includes accidental insurance, life insurance, and supplementary medical coverage • Social insurance & housing fund - Coverage under national social insurance and housing fund • Professional development - Ongoing learning and career growth opportunities to support your development.