Head of Data

Opportunity

As a Head of Data at Airbyte, you'll be the chief architect of our data strategy, crafting a roadmap that positions our data platform at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to build and lead a team of data engineers, fostering cross-department collaboration to create a robust data ecosystem. Airbyte builds a product that is used by data teams, so you will have the additional role of being a key influencer of the product roadmap and a key asset to the sales team.

What You'll Do

• Craft a comprehensive data strategy roadmap. Prioritize key data-related initiatives and engage stakeholders for validation. Keep abreast of industry trends to ensure the data strategy remains current and evaluate new technologies to consistently enhance the organization's data capabilities.
• Establish and uphold data governance policies. Oversee data quality and integrity, while implementing robust security measures. Manage access controls and lead data governance meetings to maintain a cohesive data strategy.
• Mentor team members in analytics best practices and interpret large datasets to extract actionable insights and reports.
• Build a proficient team by recruiting, hiring, and training top-tier data engineers. Foster collaboration across teams to maximize data insights and set clear objectives that support the data strategy roadmap. Manage the team's budget and invest in essential tools and training, while providing regular performance reviews and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and management of a scalable data infrastructure. Facilitate the seamless integration of new data sources into the existing architecture. Monitor and ensure the performance and reliability of all data storage and processing systems.
• Champion the Airbyte data movement product internally and construct a top-tier implementation that serves as a benchmark for other data engineers. Offer valuable feedback to the engineering team and establish a real-world testing environment for the R&D department.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics and engineering
• 4+ years in a data leadership role
• Experience in building and managing high-performing data engineering teams
• Expertise as a data engineer with the ability to lead by example, including proficiency in SQL, data integration and ETL tools (Airbyte or similar platforms), data modeling, data quality, and data security. Demonstrated ability to train and coach team members in these skills.
• Proven track record of developing and executing a data strategy roadmap
• Experience in leading advanced analytics initiatives that enhance business decision-making
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A deep understanding of business priorities and the ability to partner with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
• Belief inour values

Location

• San Francisco. Hybrid: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Salary for this job
• $213,000- $255,000 + a generous equity package, and benefits listed below for US Market.