Data Engineering Director

Who You Are

• Experienced Technical Leader: Proven track record in leading cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.
• Strategic Thinker & Communicator: Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills with a user-centric approach.
• Agile Advocate: Hands-on experience implementing agile methodologies, particularly Kanban.
• Product-Driven Engineer: Experience developing data solutions for ad products, affiliate sales, or editorial platforms.
• Mentor & Coach: Passionate about guiding both senior and early-career engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Grow the Team: Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing data engineering team to develop data-driven products that fuel revenue growth and business intelligence.
• Drive Innovation & Best Practices: Design and implement best-in-class data systems and architecture, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and industry compliance.
• Foster a Culture of Ownership: Encourage self-directed, accountable teams that take initiative and collaborate effectively.
• Set Clear Objectives & Strategy: Define technical roadmaps, establish team goals, and align data initiatives with broader company objectives.
• Optimize Data Systems: Enhance our data pipelines, storage, and analytics capabilities to support real-time insights and predictive modeling.
• Mentor & Develop Talent: Provide technical and professional guidance to engineers at all levels, fostering career growth and leadership development.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in data engineering, preferably within the media or technology sector.
• Proven ability to manage and mentor a team of engineers.
• Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of data governance and privacy regulations.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with machine learning and AI.
• Leadership roles in data engineering teams.
• Experience with data visualization tools and platforms.

Pay

$165,000 - $190,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Equity: Market-leading pay with annual reviews and stock options.
• Unlimited PTO: Recharge and take the time you need.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan.
• Flexible Work Options: Work remotely or collaborate in our NYC office.