Role Description The Senior Director of Data Engineering is a full-time remote role responsible for leading the end-to-end data engineering function, including strategy, architecture, and execution. This role oversees multiple data engineering teams, providing guidance on designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, data platforms, and integration frameworks that support analytics, data science, and product needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include setting technical standards, reviewing solution designs, prioritizing initiatives in partnership with product and business stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. The Senior Director will coach and mentor managers and engineers, foster a culture of quality and reliability, and implement best practices for data governance, security, and performance. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional leaders to align data engineering roadmaps with business goals and continuously improve processes, tools, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Engineering Management and Team Leadership, including leading multi-disciplinary data engineering teams and developing technical and people leaders. Strong background in Software Development, with experience building and maintaining data pipelines, services, and platforms using modern programming languages and cloud technologies. Proven skills in Project Management, including scoping, planning, prioritizing, and delivering complex, multi-team initiatives in an agile or hybrid environment. Hands-on experience with Integration, such as designing and implementing data ingestion, ETL/ELT processes, APIs, and integrations across diverse systems and data sources. Deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts; experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar) is highly beneficial. Knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security best practices, including policies and controls that ensure data quality, reliability, and compliance. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical topics into clear, actionable insights for non-technical partners. Track record of building inclusive, high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.