Head of Data Engineering and Machine Learning

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

What’s the next step?

Our hiring process ensures we're recruiting the right people for the role. We ensure that people are as suitable for us as we are for them.

If you like the sound of what we're all about at Quantum and want to join a team where you can make an impact, please apply or contact us at careers@quantum.media.