Head of Data Engineering
About the Company
Online marketplace to book temporary meeting & event spaces
Industry
Internet
Type
Privately Held, VC-backed
Founded
2013
Employees
51-200
Funding
$26-$50 million
Categories
Specialties
Business Classifications
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a key leader in the technology organization, with a focus on building and scaling data-intensive systems. This role requires a strategic vision for data engineering, technical expertise in modern, cloud-native data platforms, and a proven track record in people management. The Head of Data Engineering will be responsible for the entire data engineering function, including team leadership, technical vision, and hands-on execution. They will also play a critical role in strategic partnerships, ensuring the data platform aligns with company objectives, and championing data quality and best practices across the organization. Applicants for the Head of Data Engineering position at the company should have 8-12+ years' of experience in data engineering and / or software engineering, with a strong background in building and scaling data systems. Technical leadership and architectural skills are essential, with a focus on modern, cloud-native data platforms and a deep understanding of data modeling, transformation, and orchestration frameworks. The role also requires a passion for people management, team building, and the ability to translate business problems into data strategies. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, and be committed to fostering a culture of ownership and excellence within the data engineering team.
Hiring Manager Title
CTO
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Head Of Engineering • Portland, OR, United States