Head of Data Engineering & Machine Learning

Retelligence; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Retelligence in London, UK is seeking a Head of Data Engineering & Machine Learning to own the technical vision, data architecture, and model estate. You will lead a high-caliber team to deliver scalable AI-driven products and align engineering milestones with business growth.

You will partner with executive leadership and product teams to translate complex data initiatives into tangible commercial outcomes, balancing speed-to-market with architectural rigor in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading data/ML engineering teams.
• Experience shipping enterprise-grade data platforms and ML solutions.
• Strong data architecture and ML deployment foundations.
• Ability to communicate tech concepts to executives.
• Comfort working on business growth, monetization, and differentiation.
• Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and scale a world-class team of data and ML engineers.
• Define long-term vision for data infrastructure and ML systems.
• Own execution timelines balancing speed and rigor.
• Collaborate with Product, Commercial, and GTM leads to align milestones with revenue.
• Champion AI-assisted development while guiding technical decisions.

Skills

Data team leadership

Data engineering

Platform engineering

Machine Learning

ML deployment

Job description

Salary: £64,000 - 104,000 per year

Requirements:

• Demonstrated track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams in data engineering, platform, or machine learning spaces.
• Hands-on experience shipping enterprise-grade data platforms and machine learning solutions that deliver tangible commercial outcomes.
• Strong foundational depth in modern data architecture and ML deployment, with a passion for getting into the engineering details when necessary.
• Exceptional ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, value-driven narratives for C-suite and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable engaging on business drivers such as growth, monetization, and competitive differentiation.
• Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments where collaboration and adaptable execution are paramount.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor, scale, and inspire a world-class team of data and ML engineers, instilling high standards for software execution, operational excellence, and continuous growth.
• Define and execute the long-term vision for enterprise data infrastructure and machine learning systems to ensure long-term scalability.
• Own technical execution timelines, balancing speed-to-market with architectural rigor through smart technical trade-offs.
• Collaborate with Product, Commercial, and Go-To-Market leads to align engineering milestones with top-line business growth and revenue drivers.
• Champion AI-assisted development practices across the team while remaining close enough to the code to guide technical decision-making.

Technologies:

• AI
• Machine Learning

More:

We are a fast-scaling, high-growth technology platform based in London, UK, offering a hybrid working model and a full-time Director / Executive Lead opportunity. We are looking for an experienced Head of Data Engineering & Machine Learning to own our technical vision, data architecture, and model estate. In this high-impact executive role, you will work at the intersection of deep technical execution and commercial strategy, leading a talented engineering team while partnering directly with executive leadership to help turn business ambition into scalable, AI-driven products.

last updated 36 week of 2026