Director, Data Engineering

TL;DR

Director, Data Engineering (Data/Cloud): Leading data engineering squads to build and maintain scalable data architectures with an accent on pipeline performance, data quality, and accessibility. Focus on executing data strategy, mentoring engineering teams, and evaluating emerging technologies to drive business intelligence initiatives.

Location: New York, NY, United States

Salary: $165,000–$210,000

What you will do

• Lead and mentor data engineering squads to deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Design and build robust data architectures and pipelines to support business intelligence.
• Execute the data strategy and roadmap in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure data quality and maintain pipeline performance across the ecosystem.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging data technologies to improve data accessibility.
• Document engineering work and implement best practices across the team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role within data engineering.
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Expertise in data warehousing, data lakes, and real-time data pipelines.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Scala, or Java.
• Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL database technologies.
• Experience with modern data stack tools like Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery.

Nice to have

• Experience with machine learning workflows and data science integration.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project planning.
• Experience with data governance and quality frameworks.