Engineering Manager, Data Platform

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Own the architecture and evolution of the data platform to support large-scale, real-time, and batch data processing. - Design systems for analytics, experimentation, event tracking, and usage metering. - Ensure high standards of scalability, reliability, performance, and data quality. - Drive best practices in data engineering, system design, and observability. Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of data and platform engineers. - Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. - Provide technical guidance, career development, and performance management. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Product, AI, Growth, and Marketing teams to understand data needs and translate them into scalable solutions. - Enable data-driven decision-making across the organization. Platform as a Product

• Improve the developer experience and usability of the data platform for internal teams. - Define and track platform KPIs such as adoption, reliability, and performance. Performance & Cost Optimization

• Optimize infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance at scale. - Continuously evaluate tools, technologies, and processes to improve ROI. Gen AI and Automation

• Supporting AI research with data, both for training and capabilities. Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software/data engineering, with 2+ years in engineering management. - Strong technical depth + architecture judgment

• Strong experience building and scaling data platforms or distributed systems. - Hands-on experience with backend technologies like Node.js and JavaScript ecosystems. - Real experience with systems like Spark, streaming, pipelines

• Solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and analytics systems. - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and modern data stack tools. - Proven ability to make architectural trade-offs and lead large technical initiatives. - Strong communication skills with experience working cross-functionally across business teams

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting AI/ML, experimentation platforms, or growth analytics. - Familiarity with frontend technologies like React.js for building internal tools or dashboards. - Experience handling data systems at consumer scale (millions of users). Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• Medical coverage

• Life and accidental insurance

• Vacation & leaves of absence (menstrual, flexible, special, and more!)

• Developmental opportunities through education & developmental reimbursements & professional workshops

• Maternity & parental leave

• Hybrid & remote model with flexible working hours

• On-site & remote company events throughout the year

• Tech & WFH stipends & new hire allowances

• Employee referral program

• Premium access to Quillbot

*Benefits and benefit amounts differ by region. A comprehensive list applicable to your region will be provided in your interview process. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to learn how you can amplify our team with your unique experience! This role is eligible for hire in India. We are a virtual-first company with employees across the United States, Canada, India, Germany, and the Netherlands. Our compensation approach is market-based and varies by location while ensuring fairness, consistency, and transparency. The base pay for this role is determined by several factors, including:

• Relevant professional experience
• Skills and expertise
• Scope and responsibilities of the role
• Internal equity considerations

In addition to base salary, total compensation may include bonus, equity, and benefits. Eligibility depends on role, level, and location. We will ensure that individuals who are differently abled are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment as provided to other applicants or employees. Please contact us to request accommodation.