Director, Data Engineering
$223,975–$310,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Define the 2–3 year vision for the global data platform and execute the long-term strategy for our data ecosystem. Oversee the re-architecture of the data warehouse into a modern infrastructure, establishing governance frameworks for data quality, security, and privacy while managing vendor relationships and budgets. Build and scale a multi-tiered engineering organization, fostering technical excellence and mentoring leadership pipelines. Serve as the primary liaison between Engineering and the C-suite, translating technical debt into business value and aligning initiatives with company goals. Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies including AI/ML integration and real-time streaming. This foundational leadership role supports Engine's mission to transform business travel through a seamless, personalized platform backed by major investors.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years in Data Engineering/Software Engineering
- at least 5+ years in senior leadership roles (managing managers or leading large-scale departments)
- Deep architectural knowledge of the modern data stack (Snowflake, Airflow, dbt, Airbyte)
- Experience leading large-scale cloud migrations
- Experience designing systems that support both BI and Machine Learning workflows
- Proven ability to lead organizations through significant technical shifts and cultural changes, specifically moving from legacy systems to agile, modern architectures
- Exceptional ability to communicate the 'Why' behind technical investments to non-technical partners
- track record of using data to solve complex business problems
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
Desired Qualifications
- Executive-minded leader who thrives at the intersection of deep technical 'know-how' and high-level business strategy
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.