Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
HEAD OF AI ENGINEERING
£200,000
LONDON
This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly scaling, PE-backed data platform business and take ownership of building a next-generation AI-native data layer. Working directly with the Group CTO, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping both the technical direction and the future of their global data products.
THE COMPANY
This organisation is a global leader in B2B data and business intelligence, operating across 200+ countries and supporting industries such as fintech, compliance, and fraud prevention. Backed by private equity, the business is growing quickly through acquisitions and is building a unified data platform across multiple entities.
This role sits at the heart of that transformation, offering the chance to influence platform architecture, drive AI adoption, and help scale a high-growth international business.
THE ROLE
- Architect and deliver a centralised, AI-native data platform across multiple global datasets
- Build and scale high-performance data pipelines, APIs, and data services
- Deploy AI and automation to improve data quality, enrichment, and verification
- Work closely with the CTO on technical strategy, roadmap, and execution
- Lead technical due diligence on acquisitions and own post-acquisition integration plans
- Engage with senior leadership and investors, presenting architecture and strategy
- Start as a hands-on individual contributor with scope to build and lead a team
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years building production-grade systems at scale
- Background as a Staff/Principal Engineer, senior IC, or technical leader in a high-growth environment
- Strong hands-on coding skills in Python, SQL, and TypeScript
- Experience building large-scale data platforms, APIs, and distributed systems
- Proven ability to operate across architecture, delivery, and executive-level communication
- Desirable: experience with AI/LLM systems, data enrichment, B2B data products, or hybrid infrastructure environments
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- £150,000 – £200,000 base salary
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension scheme
- Hybrid working model
- Potential for future equity participation
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your CV to Harry Lack through the 'Apply' link.
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