Head of Data Engineering and Machine Learning

Quantum; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Hybrid Working

Travel Insurance

Competitive Base Salary

Company Bonus Scheme

AI Subscription

Training Programme

Recognition & Reward Scheme

Annual Conference

Team Socials

Free refreshments

Job summary

Quantum in London is seeking a Head of Data Engineering and Machine Learning to lead the data and ML teams powering the Quantum Platform. You will own the technical strategy and delivery roadmap for data infrastructure and model estate, translating business ambition into scalable intelligence.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, shape priorities with executives, and drive AI-led development across the function with hands-on technical credibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and developing data engineering or ML teams, setting direction and building capability.
• Track record delivering data and ML platforms that drive customer and business results.
• Hands-on technical credibility and ability to translate complexity into business narratives.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead and develop a high-performing data engineering and ML team, recruiting engineers who take pride in their work.
• Set and own the data engineering and ML technical strategy to scale data infrastructure.
• Lead the delivery roadmap, align with business objectives and trade-offs.
• Partner with product, marketing, commercial and leadership to shape data and ML priorities.
• Drive adoption of AI-led development and stay close to implementation details.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

ML team leadership

Data platforms

AI/ML development

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Our Company

At Quantum, we connect global brands with high-intent consumers. We turn intent into action and complexity into clarity.

Our Mission is clear, to help smarter, faster buying decisions. Our vision, to be the world’s most used digital comparison service, delivering value and simplicity to millions.

We drive growth through data-driven affiliate marketing built for performance from day one. Every campaign is measurable, optimised in real time, and designed to scale.

With in-house tech, full-stack analytics, and a compliance-first mindset, we give our partners an edge. We drive confident decisions and growth in regulated and high-growth sectors. We’ve helped ambitious brands grow faster, smarter, and globally.

The Role

Our Data and Machine Learning team is growing! We’re looking for a Head of Data Engineering and Machine Learning to join our team in London.

In this role you will lead the data and ML teams that power the Quantum Platform, own the technical strategy and delivery roadmap for our data infrastructure and model estate, and turn business ambition into intelligence that scales.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About You

• 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!

What You’ll Get

• 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