Senior Director of Data Platform Engineering

This is a senior engineering leadership role responsible for shaping the strategy, architecture, and execution of a large-scale data platform organization. You will lead multiple engineering teams focused on database engineering, data capture, data curation, production experience, and data governance. The role combines organizational leadership with deep technical strategy, helping modernize operational data infrastructure and reduce technical debt. You will build platforms and tooling that allow engineering teams to develop and operate reliable data pipelines independently. The position offers broad cross-functional influence across Engineering, Analytics, Analytics Engineering, and Machine Learning Platform. As the organization evolves, the scope may expand to include Analytics Engineering, growing the team to approximately 50 people and five direct reports. This is a remote, digital-first opportunity with regular opportunities for in-person collaboration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with 10+ years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 5 years of direct people management experience, including leadership of managers and multiple engineering teams.
• Proven experience leading a data engineering or data platform organization in a large-scale production environment.
• Strong experience developing and operating shared data platforms or infrastructure that enable engineering teams to build and manage their own data pipelines.
• Demonstrated ownership of strategy and technical roadmaps for large-scale data infrastructure, database platforms, or distributed data systems.
• Experience leading data infrastructure modernization, architecture evolution, or technical-debt reduction initiatives.
• Knowledge of database engineering, data governance, data quality, and operational data architecture.
• Experience partnering with or leading an Analytics Engineering function is highly valued.
• Experience in regulated or data-intensive industries, particularly financial services or lending, is preferred.
• Strong ability to translate business priorities into technical strategy and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience guiding organizations through significant changes in architecture, operating models, platform ownership, or engineering practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across U.S. East Coast and West Coast time zones.