Technical Lead Manager, Distributed Data Systems

Summary

Join Onehouse, a mission-driven company dedicated to building a data lakehouse platform, as a Tech Lead Manager. You will lead and mentor a team of engineers, overseeing projects related to data infrastructure development. Responsibilities include hands-on technical work, project management, and fostering a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of software engineering experience, 5+ years in data systems, and 3+ years leading teams. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Onehouse offers competitive benefits, including equity compensation, health and well-being reimbursements, a provident fund contribution, remote work flexibility, generous time off, and parental leave.

Requirements

• You’ve 8-10+ years of software engineering experience in Java, 5+ years working on data systems and possess deep technical knowledge and skills, staying current with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices
• Your coding skills are sharp, and you are capable of tackling complex technical challenges head-on
• You've experience in building large scale distributed systems and experience in 1 of 3 following areas
• Experience with the inner workings of distributed database systems
• Experience building data integration/streaming/ingestion systems
• Experience with large scale data compute engines/processing frameworks
• You’ve 3+ years of experience leading teams building data systems, have a track record of successfully leading and mentoring teams
• You understand how to motivate and develop your team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• You excel in project management, with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Your organizational skills and attention to detail ensure that nothing falls through the cracks
• You are an effective communicator, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and ensuring that your team is aligned with the company’s vision and goals
• You are a strategic thinker and a problem solver, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes
• Your analytical mindset helps you navigate complex issues and find innovative solutions

Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of projects related to data infrastructure development, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Work closely with architects, product managers and cross-functional teams to prioritize initiatives and turn requirements into executable tasks
• Develop team governance and rituals, establish and run regular meetings to drive consensus and execution with our core India team
• Mentor junior engineers on the team by providing technical guidance and support to the team and facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes
• Outstanding ownership of not only the area of your team, but in multiple functional areas such as data compute engines, distributed systems, and data storage systems
• Writing code, review pull requests, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high code quality standards, leading by example as an engineer at heart
• Maintain a deep understanding of data engineering principles, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive engineering initiatives that result in an elevated customer experience
• Actively participate in technical design discussions and ensure that the team is making the most effective decisions
• Hire and develop the best talent possible
• Be responsible for the growth and development of the team
• Work cross-functionally with product management leadership to drive said vision

Benefits

• Equity Compensation; our success is your success with eligible participation in our company equity plan
• Health & Well-being; we'll invest in your physical and mental well-being by reimbursing up to 20,000 INR for your monthly insurance premium
• Financial Future; we'll invest in your financial well-being by making this role eligible for the provident fund of which Onehouse will contribute up to 1800 INR/month
• Location; we are a remote-friendly company (internationally distributed across N. America + India), though some roles will be subject to in-person requirements in alignment with the needs of the business
• Generous Time Off; unlimited PTO (mandatory 1 week/year minimum), uncapped sick days and 17 paid company holidays
• Food & Meal Allowance; weekly lunch stipend, in-office snacks/drinks
• Equipment; we'll provide you with the equipment you need to be successful and a one-time $500 (USD) stipend for your initial office/desk setup
• Child Bonding!; 26 weeks off for birthing and 12 weeks for surrogate and adoptive parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition