Innovation Engineer

Innovation Engineer – Pearson Labs

Location: London, UK

Imagine shaping the future of learning, assessment, and work. At Pearson Labs, we're reimagining education and exploring groundbreaking technologies to create learning experiences that truly transform lives.

About Pearson Labs

Pearson Labs is the applied R&D hub within Pearson's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) organization. As part of the world’s leading learning company, we experiment with emerging technologies—from AI to immersive education and digital wallets—to build the prototypes that shape tomorrow’s educational landscape.

If you’re driven by curiosity, love tackling complex challenges, and want to leave a mark on the future of education, this is the team for you.

Your Role as an Innovation Engineer

As an Innovation Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of exploring technologies that address big questions:

What will the future of learning look like?

How can cutting-edge tools create meaningful experiences for students and educators?

Which technologies will make the biggest impact in education and work over the next decade?

You will:

1. Build and test prototypes using the latest tech.
2. Solve complex problems with creativity and energy.
3. Shape the products and services that drive Pearson’s future direction.

This is your chance to make a global impact in an industry that touches everyone—education.

What We’re Looking For

We want entrepreneurial technologists who bring ingenuity and drive to everything they do.

Core Competencies:

1. Customer Focus: Passionate about solving real-world problems for learners and educators.
2. Technical Excellence: Skilled in programming, prototyping, and emerging tech (e.g., AI/ML, XR/Spatial Compute, blockchain).
3. Creative Problem-Solving: Thrive in ambiguity and think outside the box.
4. Attention to Detail: Meticulously document and communicate the innovation process.
5. Systems Thinking: See the bigger picture of interconnected technologies.
6. Passion for Learning: Curious about education and its challenges.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

1. Experience presenting technical ideas to diverse audiences.
2. Familiarity with design thinking or rapid prototyping.
3. Interest in neuroscience, human-computer interaction, or learning science.
4. A strong network of technologists, engineers, and designers (especially in EdTech).

Why Join Pearson Labs?

Visibility: Collaborate with teams across Pearson and present your work to senior leaders.

Impact: Play a pivotal role in reshaping how the world learns.

Growth: Work at the cutting edge of technology and innovation.

Culture: Join a team that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

How to Apply

Submit any of the following to be considered:

1. Your CV or résumé.
2. A brief response sharing one problem in education that technology could solve—and how you’d approach it.
3. Links to your portfolio, GitHub, personal blog, or social media (if applicable).

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to redefine education. Be part of the innovation.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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