Senior Manager, Data Platform

Summary

Join Opendoor as a Senior Manager, Data Platform and lead our data infrastructure and analytics initiatives. You will design, implement, and scale data engineering strategies to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. This role demands expertise in cloud-based data platforms and big data technologies, along with strong leadership and team-building skills. You will develop and execute a data platform strategy, lead data engineering projects, and build self-service analytics tools. The position offers a fully remote opportunity across India, providing flexibility and the chance to work with top talent in the data space. Opendoor values data-driven decision-making and offers a chance to build innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, platform management, or similar roles, including 3+ years in a leadership position
• Expertise in cloud-based data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift)
• Hands-on experience designing data pipelines, ETL frameworks, and scalable data infrastructure
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance best practices
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with a track record of managing high-performing data engineering teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a 12–18-month strategy for analytics and data platform evolution, aligned with organizational objectives
• Provide technical and strategic direction to a cross-functional team of data engineers and data platform specialists
• Work closely with senior leadership and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for data-driven decision-making and operational improvements
• Drive adoption of best-in-class data platform solutions that balance scalability, security, and usability
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehousing solutions to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and availability
• Evaluate and integrate cutting-edge data technologies to improve processing efficiency, storage, and accessibility
• Build self-service analytics and BI tools to empower teams across product, marketing, finance, and operations with real-time insights
• Establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations and industry best practices
• Implement data security measures to protect sensitive information and maintain high standards of data integrity and access control
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of data engineers and platform specialists
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages continuous learning and growth
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including product, analytics, finance, and operations, to ensure the data platform meets evolving business needs
• Translate business challenges into scalable data solutions, ensuring seamless integration into company-wide decision-making processes

Benefits

Fully remote opportunity across India