VP, Data Engineering

Summary

Join Axios, a growth-stage company, as the VP of Engineering, Data, and lead the engineering function for Data. You will manage a leadership team supporting Data Engineering, Data Science, and Data Analytics, and serve as the lead architect for the data platform. This executive role involves setting the data platform's vision and strategy, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with engineering standards. You will also be responsible for hiring, managing, and supporting a diverse team. The role requires extensive experience in data-focused engineering and leadership, along with expertise in data architecture and related technologies. Axios offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience leading data-focused engineering teams, with some of that time managing managers
• 5+ years of data science & machine learning experience
• Experience working with stakeholders at an executive level
• An expert grasp of data engineering including skills in data architecture design, data pipeline development, data modeling, data quality, and governance
• Skilled in working hands-on with columnar data warehouses, business intelligence tools, and the Python ecosystem
• Understanding of modern ML infrastructure and tooling to support data initiatives
• Knowledge of applicable principles, methodologies, and tools in the data engineering & analytics field
• A track record of approaching management with a human-first mindset, while maintaining a healthy sense of urgency on deliverables
• Excellent listening and communication skills that translate well to a remote work environment

Responsibilities

• Directly manage data engineering leadership and some engineering directs through 1:1s, coaching, and feedback as well as take ownership for all administrative functions
• Own and be responsible for all aspects, including infrastructure and architecture of the data platform within the data ecosystem
• Set the vision and strategy for the data platform, with input from Data and AppDev Engineering Leadership, with strong focus on company goals
• Support Data Leadership to maintain and evolve engineering best practices
• Partner with Product and Data Leadership to develop team roadmaps and assure delivery of agreed to initiatives
• Partner with key stakeholders, most often in the realm of legal & compliance
• Define and own product health metrics with input from Data Leadership
• Provide technical guidance, staying informed on industry best practices, and emerging technologies in all relevant areas
• Partner across the engineering department to assure alignment with standards, vision, and engineering culture
• Support cross-functional teams to work productively, with effective prioritization and resourcing
• Own technical relationships with relevant key vendors and support the contract review and vendor selection process
• Hire, onboard, manage, and support a diverse team of individual contributors while actively fostering an inclusive environment
• Maintain a culture that balances healthy urgency with the need for downtime and recuperation

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Robust PPO and High Deductible health insurance options on the Blue Cross Blue Shield network
• Employer Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution for the high deductible health plan option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Primary caregiver 12-week paid leave
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• One mental health day per quarter
• Annual learning and development stipend
• $100 monthly work-from-home stipend
• Tele-mental health services through Headspace
• OneMedical membership, including tele-health services
• Personal health advocacy resources through HealthAdvocate
• Inclusive fertility, hormonal health and family forming benefits through Carrot Fertility
• Access to the Axios “Family Fund”, which was created to allow employees to request financial support when facing financial hardship or emergencies
• Increased work flexibility for parents and caretakers
• Virtual company-sponsored social events
• A strong and positive work environment
• A commitment to an open, inclusive, and diverse work culture