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# Principal Engineer (Data & AI Capabilities)

- **Company:** Compare the Market
- **Location:** Peterborough, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Frameworks, Big Data, Data Systems, Machine Learning
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d0e880aabec43b25

## About the Role

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.

## Description

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:
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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.