Junior AI Engineer

Lovehoney Group is the world’s leading sexual wellbeing company, with the mission to elevate pleasure through innovative technologies, a data-driven approach, and foster creative and fresh perspectives on intimacy. We offer exciting brands with innovative, high-quality sex toys, lingerie, and accessories in a streamlined online shopping experience. At Lovehoney, we employ over 800 passionate and progressive individuals across 9 global offices, each person contributing a unique blend of talents to our diverse workforce. We are proud to be a company that thrives by doing things differently, challenging expectations and stereotypes while making a positive impact on our customers’ lives. Join us at Lovehoney, where pleasure combines with creativity, data, and innovation! We are currently looking for a Junior AI Engineer who will be integral to driving high-level performance across Lovehoney Group. Partnering directly with the Head of AI, your focus will be on developing AI Applications. In this role, you will combine your appreciation for Technology with your capacity for creative AI Solutions. You will develop skills crucial to advancing in a competitive, fast-paced retail sector, all within a company that prizes dedication and results.

What you will do

• Build AI-Powered Solutions

Assist in developing and implementing LLM-based applications, learning advanced prompting techniques and system design patterns Support the research and prototyping of new AI methodologies under senior guidance Contribute to building RAG systems for departmental information management needs

• Support Process Automation

Help develop automated workflows and AI agents using platforms like ChatGPT Agents, n8n, or similar tools Assist in identifying and implementing automation opportunities for routine business tasks

• Contribute to AI Product Development

Support the development lifecycle of AI products from prototype to deployment Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver AI solutions Help maintain and improve reporting systems and evaluation metrics

What you should bring

• Technical Foundation

Solid Python programming skills with exposure to ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, LlamaIndex, or similar) Basic understanding of LLM concepts and applications Familiarity with data querying and manipulation using SQL Experience or willingness to learn data warehouse/lake technologies (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, or similar)

• AI-Assisted Development

Experience with or strong interest in AI-enhanced development tools (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar) Enthusiasm for leveraging AI to improve coding efficiency and quality Openness to adopting new AI-powered development practices

• Version Control and Collaboration

Working knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows Experience with platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket Understanding of basic branching, pull requests, and code review processes

• Supporting Technologies (Exposure or Willingness to Learn)

Basic understanding of containerization (Docker or similar) Familiarity with cloud platforms and services Interest in workflow automation tools and their applications

• Growth Mindset

Strong problem-solving approach with creativity in leveraging AI tools for solutions Active learner who stays updated with AI trends through online communities, tutorials, and courses Genuine passion for AI's potential to transform business processes Eagerness to grow technical skills and take on increasing responsibilities

What we can offer you

• A welcoming workplace full of drinks, snacks, friendly faces and fun team-building events.
• Access to unique discounts at high street retailers, hotels, and service providers, in addition to a 50% discount on all Lovehoney products to explore and discover new ways to have fun.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model that fosters flexibility and work-life balance, with three days per week in-office and the opportunity to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year, alongside 25 days’ holiday, plus an additional day for each year you are with Lovehoney, providing ample time for relaxation, rejuvenation, and exploration.
• Access to customized training opportunities to support your unique learning journey, complemented by biannual feedback cycles, offering valuable insights into your performance and growth areas, enhancing your development within the company.
• Recognising the significance of physical and mental health, we proudly provide gym benefits in addition to a mental wellbeing platform, to ensure our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
• Stay secure at work and at home with a complimentary 1Password Family account. All Lovehoney Group employees can invite up to five family members to join, offering your household a safe and simple way to manage passwords and sensitive information safely and easily.

Our interview process

• CV review
• Interview with one of our Talent Acquisition Team Members
• Hiring Team Interview
• Technical Code Review Session (On-site)
• Hiring Manager Interview

Lovehoney Group is an equal opportunities employer. We promise that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. If you require accommodations during the interview process due to a disability, please inform your Talent Acquisition Specialist so that we can ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. At Lovehoney Group, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We leverage artificial intelligence during screening interviews for CV reviews and note-taking. We prioritize transparency and respect your preferences, so you'll have the option to opt out of recording and AI-driven note-taking while still receiving full and fair consideration for the role. We currently have a hybrid work model supporting a blend of in-office and remote work (3 days per week in-office). If we sparked your interest and you are open to embarking on your professional path with us, please visit our Lovehoney careers page to apply: Our privacy policy is available here: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.