AI Context Engineer

The AI Context Engineer is responsible for delivering and optimizing AI ecosystems that deliver exceptional English Language Teaching experiences. This role architects the "invisible curriculum" that guides AI behaviour, ensuring our technology embodies decades of educational expertise while adapting to diverse learning contexts globally. The position focuses on strategic design and optimization of AI system contexts to revolutionize English Language Teaching through intelligent, culturally sensitive, and pedagogically-sound AI-powered products.

Key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Design comprehensive context systems embedding proven ELT methodologies, learning theories, and pedagogical best practices; Engineer context structures integrating with existing curricula and learning pathways; Develop dynamic frameworks adapting to diverse cultural and educational contexts
• Build and optimize RAG systems for intelligent content surfacing; Design multi-modal context systems integrating text, audio, visual elements; Implement real-time context adaptation based on learner progress
• Curate and structure educational content repositories; Engineer assessment contexts for meaningful feedback; Create personalized learning support systems for diverse learner profiles
• Develop context quality metrics and measurement frameworks; Establish continuous improvement processes; Ensure ethical AI implementation promoting inclusive learning experiences

We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have/be:

• AI/ML fundamentals including LLMs, NLP, and system architecture
• Programming proficiency in Python with AI/ML frameworks
• RAG systems and vector database experience
• Previous experience in educational technology, AI/ML applications, or digital learning product development (desirable)
• Proven experience in database design, API development, and data pipeline management
• Cross-cultural competency in diverse educational contexts
• Deep ELT methodology knowledge and curriculum development expertise (desirable)

We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.

We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.

This role comes with the added benefit of private medical insurance and a management bonus.

Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.

Please note this advert may be removed before the advertised end date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

In the region of £75,000 dependent on skills and experience