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Quantum

Head of Data Engineering, Machine Learning

Quantum

Lead Data Engineering and Machine Learning teams at Quantum in London. Responsible for technical strategies and delivering impactful data infrastructure and models.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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 our 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

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven experience leading and developing data engineering or ML teams, setting direction and building capability
  • A track record of delivering data and ML platforms that drove real customer and business results
  • Hands-on technical credibility: you enjoy getting into the detail to help your team land the right solution
  • Able to translate technical complexity into clear, business-relevant narratives for stakeholders at every level
  • Strong commercial acumen, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders on revenue, growth and competitive advantage
  • You thrive when working as part of a team
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
  • Have excellent written and verbal English skills
  • Last but not least, you’ll have no ego!

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
Data EngineeringMachine LearningAI-led DevelopmentData InfrastructureTechnical Strategy
Soft Skills
Team LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityProblem Solving