Head of Software Engineering - Hybrid, ML & Platform Leader

Quantum Base Limited; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension

Annual bonus

Share scheme

Job summary

Quantum Base Limited is seeking a Head of Software Engineering in Lancaster to lead a multidisciplinary team across ML, algorithms, and cloud platforms. The role blends hands-on coding with strategic leadership to drive scalable, high-performing software solutions.

You will oversee a team of engineers, ML specialists, mathematicians and physicists, defining technical vision while aligning with business objectives and architectural standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (8+ years) in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong quantitative background (physics, mathematics or a closely related discipline).
• Expertise across our technology stack.
• Strong engineering fundamentals (testing, design, code quality).
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to scale and simplify platform, models, and algorithms.
• Manage and mentor engineers, ML specialists, mathematicians and physicists.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance for complex software projects and ensure best practices.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

AWS

Mobile development

Web development

Desktop apps

Leadership

Education

Physics/Mathematics background

Tools

AWS

Azure

ASP.NET

JavaScript

Job description

Quantum Base Limited is seeking a Head of Software Engineering in Lancaster to lead a multidisciplinary team across ML, algorithms, and cloud platforms. The role blends hands-on coding with strategic leadership to drive scalable, high-performing software solutions.

You will oversee a team of engineers, ML specialists, mathematicians and physicists, defining technical vision while aligning with business objectives and architectural standards.