Head of Data Engineering and Machine Learning
Quantum is looking for a Head of Data Engineering and Machine Learning to join the team in London. This role involves leading the data and machine learning teams that power the Quantum Platform.
The successful candidate will own the technical strategy and delivery roadmap for the data infrastructure and model estate. They will be responsible for turning business ambition into intelligence that scales.
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing data engineering and ML team, recruiting and retaining engineers who take pride in what they ship and how it performs.
- Set and own the data engineering and ML technical strategy, so the data infrastructure and model estate scale with the business.
- Lead the delivery roadmap, meeting business objectives and making well-reasoned trade-offs where they are needed.
- Partner with product, marketing, commercial and executive leadership to shape data and ML priorities that move business performance.
- Set the technical bar and drive adoption of AI-led development across the function, staying close to the code where it counts.
- Proven experience leading and developing data engineering or ML teams, setting direction and building capability (required).
- A track record of delivering data and ML platforms that drove real customer and business results (required).
- Hands-on technical credibility, with an enjoyment of getting into the detail to help the team land the right solution (required).
- Able to translate technical complexity into clear, business-relevant narratives for stakeholders at every level (required).
- Strong commercial acumen, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders on revenue, growth and competitive advantage (required).
- Thrives when working as part of a team (required).
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment (required).
- Excellent written and verbal English skills (required).
- No ego (required).
- Private Health Care (Bupa)
- Hybrid Working (3 days in office)
- Travel Insurance
- Competitive Base Salary
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Paid for AI Subscription (Claude / ChatGPT / Gemini)
- Market-Leading Training Programme
- Recognition & Reward Scheme
- Annual Company Conference
- Regular Happy Hours & Team Lunches
- Free Coffee, Drinks & Snacks
Quantum is a performance-driven affiliate marketing and digital comparison company that connects global brands with high-intent consumers. Headquartered in London, it builds data-driven comparison services and campaigns designed to be measurable, optimised in real time and scalable. The company combines in-house technology, full-stack analytics and a compliance-first approach to operate in regulated and high-growth sectors. Quantum aims to help users make faster, smarter buying decisions while driving growth for its partners.