Factored is hiring a
Director of Data Engineering

Summary

The job is for a Director of Data Engineering at Factored, a dynamic startup focused on AI and data engineering. The role involves leading the DE CoE, fostering an environment of retention, and implementing performance management discipline.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (5+ years) as a Manager / Director leading and building engineering teams in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
• 8+ years of experience working with leading-edge data-related technologies
• Experience in a professional services company is preferred
• Real-world experience building and optimizing distributed / remote engineering teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
• Proven ability to manage/lead and inspire teams to meet business objectives
• A deep commitment to Factored’s mission and culture
• Strong hands-on technical experience working with a wide range of state-of-the-art data engineering technologies
• In-depth familiarity with the complete data lifecycle, including Data Science / Machine Learning, Analytics, and Data Engineering
• Experience with ETL frameworks and technologies and related data engineering platforms

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of engagement across the entire DE engineering team
• Lead the DE center of excellence in a fashion consistent with Factored’s aggressive business growth objectives
• Rapidly scale a steller DE engineering team and foster an environment of retention
• Facilitate an environment of Factored team esprit de corp
• Work closely with the Factored AI training team and cultivate an ongoing environment of continuous learning
• Implement a performance management discipline focusing on coaching, mentoring, career guidance/acceleration, and constructive feedback where appropriate
• Develop a lightweight structure and set of processes that are conducive with efficiency and team empowerment
• Serve as a role model, leading by example and setting high standards in a fashion consistent with an elite engineering team
• Maintain strong communications with peers and executive leadership to ensure all teams remain in sync on plans and execution status
• Identify opportunities to improve funnel conversion and areas of friction in the client and talent experience
• Manage and successfully execute on company and team objectives in a dynamic start-up oriented, fast-paced engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

Excited about sharing your passion for staying abreast of technology trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies, and participating in internal/external technology-focused communities

Benefits

• At Factored, we invest in you and support your career and professional growth in many meaningful ways
• We hire supremely intelligent and talented people, but we recognize that intelligence is not enough. Perhaps more importantly, we look for those who are also passionate about our mission and are honest, diligent, collaborative, kind to others, and fun to be around
• We are a transparent workplace where EVERYBODY has a voice in building OUR company and where learning and growth are available to everyone based on their merits, not just stamps on their resume