Data and ML Platform Engineering Manager

Job Description: • Build the team + roadmap • Stand up a new platform team (hiring, onboarding, team rituals, execution cadence). • Define a clear, prioritized platform roadmap with measurable adoption outcomes. • Deliver high-leverage platform components • Build “paved roads” that make it easy to ship: reusable patterns, templates, libraries, and reference architectures. • Enable self-service across data + ML workflows with strong governance, security, and observability. • Use a mix of open source and vendor products to build a Data and ML Platform. • Run production-grade operations • Establish quality gates (design reviews, testing strategy, release safety) and platform standards. • Own operational excellence: SLIs/SLOs, on-call readiness, incident response, capacity planning, arenaflex/performance tradeoffs. • Partner across the org • Work closely with Data Engineering, ML Engineering, Analytics, Product, and Security to drive adoption and outcomes. Requirements: • A graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. • 8+ years of engineering experience, with meaningful depth in data and/or ML platforms. • 3+ years leading engineers (hiring, coaching, delivery accountability). • Strong distributed systems fundamentals (scaling, reliability, data correctness). • Hands-on ability in Python and/or Java (can dive into code and unblock delivery). • Experience with several of: Kubernetes, Spark, Kafka/Flink, orchestration, metadata/governance, table formats (Iceberg), arenaflex/CD, observability, NoSQL stores. • MLOps experience (ML Flow, feature stores, model lifecycle tooling, deployment patterns). • Built developer “paved roads” / internal platforms with strong adoption. • Familiarity with search infrastructure (Turbopuffer/Elasticsearch). • Self-starter + ownership: drives ambiguous problems to durable solutions. • Builds and grows teams: mentors, raises the bar, and develops talent. • Quality-first: designs for operability, correctness, and reliability from day one. Benefits: • Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans • 401(k) plan with company match • Annual bonus • Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!) • Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits • Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked • Company-wide in-person events and team outings • Lifestyle enhancement program • Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options) • Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development Apply tot his job

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