Head of Data Engineering

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

• Internet
• Technology
• Services
• Business Services
• Collaborative Consumption
• Marketing Services
• Peer-to-Peer
• Sales
• Small and Medium Businesses

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