Principal Engineer (Data & AI Capabilities)

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2 Locations
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Professional Services • Industrial
The Role
Sets technical direction for data and AI capabilities, leads large-scale production solutions, establishes engineering standards and reusable frameworks, improves AI monitoring and evaluation, partners with senior stakeholders, mentors engineers, and supports responsible AI adoption across the organization.
Summary Generated by Built In
Curious about what’s next? 
So are we. Join Compare the Market and help to make financial decision making a breeze for millions.   

 
At Compare the Market, we’re a purpose-driven business powered by tech and AI. We’re building high-performing, results-driven teams with the skills, mindset, and ambition to deliver outcomes at pace. Every role here plays a part in driving our mission forward, and we create an environment where you can bring your authentic self, grow a truly characterful career, and see the direct impact of your work on the lives of our customers.   

 
We’ve carved a meerkat-shaped niche and we’re looking for ambitious, curious thinkers who thrive in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. If you love accountability, embrace challenge, and want to make a real difference, you’ll fit right in.   

 
What you’ll be doing: 

 
  • Set the technical direction for Data & AI, acting as a trusted technical leader who shapes how AI and data solutions are designed and built across the business.

  • Lead the design and delivery of complex, large-scale AI and data solutions that can be adopted and scaled across the organisation.

  • Establish best practices, standards and reusable frameworks that help teams build more consistently and efficiently.

  • Improve how we monitor, evaluate and support AI systems in production, so they remain reliable and continue to deliver value.

  • Partner with senior stakeholders across Data, Product and Engineering to turn business goals into impactful technical solutions.

  • Mentor engineers across the Data & AI community and help ensure the right governance, standards and controls are in place as our AI capability grows.


 
What we’re looking for: 

 
  • Significant experience designing, delivering and supporting large-scale data and AI solutions in production, within a complex organisation.

  • Proven experience setting technical direction, establishing engineering standards and frameworks, and influencing decisions from engineering through to leadership level.

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, with experience designing, building and operating large-scale, data-intensive systems in production.

  • Experience of, understanding of, or a strong interest in, applying these skills to AI/ML engineering.

  • A strong understanding of how to balance technical excellence with business outcomes.

  • The ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • A passion for mentoring others and helping teams and individuals develop.

  • An interest in shaping how organisations adopt and scale AI in a practical, responsible and impactful way.


 
Why Compare the Market? 

 
We’re a business built for pace and performance. Here, you’ll be encouraged to think differently, act boldly, and deliver brilliantly in a culture that values results and rewards progress.   

 
We believe diverse teams make better decisions, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive. 

Skills Required

  • Significant experience designing, delivering, and supporting large-scale data and AI solutions in production within a complex organization.
  • Experience setting technical direction and establishing engineering standards and frameworks.
  • Experience influencing decisions from engineering teams through leadership level.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals.
  • Experience designing, building, and operating large-scale, data-intensive production systems.
  • Experience, understanding, or strong interest in applying software and data engineering skills to AI/ML engineering.
  • Understanding of balancing technical excellence with business outcomes.
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Passion for mentoring engineers and supporting team and individual development.
  • Interest in shaping practical, responsible, and impactful organizational AI adoption.
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The Company
1,973 Employees

What We Do

CTM Data & Electrical is a leading provider of commercial and industrial electrical and data services. The company specializes in high-quality solutions for hospitals, schools, and new factories, providing a comprehensive range of services from advanced data system installations and network cabling to electrical system repairs and lighting upgrades, ensuring a robust and reliable infrastructure for their clients.

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