Data Engineering Manager
Reads like a Data Leadership role: running a data team.
Austin, TX, US
- Pay
$160,500–273,500/year — pay source
Primary Location | Pay Range: Austin, TX | Salary: $160,500.00-273,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
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Visa sponsorship not confirmed — sponsorship source
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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What you’ll work on
Full postingDefine data ingestion, processing, and storage strategy for developer tool and SDLC data
Design and oversee scalable data architectures for collection, processing, and analysis
Build reports and visualizations of developer productivity for engineers and leaders
Define key developer productivity metrics using DORA, SPACE, and similar frameworks
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Define the data ingestion, processing, and storage strategy, ensuring efficient handling of data from various developer tools and the SDLC.
Design and oversee the implementation of scalable data architectures that support data collection, processing, and analysis
Design and develop reports and visualizations that provide actionable insights to engineers, managers, and leaders at all levels.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement key metrics for measuring developer productivity, leveraging your expertise in DORA, SPACE, and other relevant frameworks.
Education & alternatives
Job Duties: Define and execute the data engineering strategy for developer productivity platforms, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives. Design and oversee the implementation of scalable data architectures that support data collection, processing, and analysis, enabling actionable insights for developers. Develop a platform that will provide actionable insights that enable teams to identify bottlenecks, streamline processes, and accelerate software delivery. Define the data ingestion, processing, and storage strategy, ensuring efficient handling of data from various developer tools and the SDLC. Design and develop reports and visualizations that provide actionable insights to engineers, managers, and leaders at all levels. Leverage data to drive business outcomes and translate complex data challenges into strategic opportunities that enhance productivity and efficiency across development teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement key metrics for measuring developer productivity, leveraging your expertise in DORA, SPACE, and other relevant frameworks. Partial telecommuting permitted from a commutable distance. Minimum Requirements: Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field plus three years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Special Skill Requirements:
Tools in this posting
- Java
- Python
- SQL
- AWS
- Azure
- BigQuery
- Databricks
- Kafka
- Power BI
- Redshift
- Snowflake
- Spark
- Tableau
- Airflow
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7\. Ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with data governance standards. (2 years) 8\. software engineering skills and development with Java and similar OOP skills (3 years) 9\. Team management of software and data management teams (3 years)
1\. designing and building large-scale data platforms and real-time analytics systems using cloud data solutions AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka and Spark. (3 years) 2\. Python and SQL for data processing, pipeline and model development. (3 years) 3\. BI tools and data visualization techniques with PowerBI and Tableau. (2 years)
Special Skill Requirements: 1\. designing and building large-scale data platforms and real-time analytics systems using cloud data solutions AWS, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, Kafka and Spark. (3 years) 2\. Python and SQL for data processing, pipeline and model development. (3 years)
5\. building high-quality applications, data pipelines, and analytics solutions while ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance using SSIS, Airflow, Spark (3 years) 6\. data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, or BigQuery for efficient data storage and retrieval. (3 years) 7\. Ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with data governance standards. (2 years)
2\. Python and SQL for data processing, pipeline and model development. (3 years) 3\. BI tools and data visualization techniques with PowerBI and Tableau. (2 years) 4\. data modeling and data aggregation methodologies, including technical architecture for data pipelines. (3 years)
4\. data modeling and data aggregation methodologies, including technical architecture for data pipelines. (3 years) 5\. building high-quality applications, data pipelines, and analytics solutions while ensuring data privacy and regulatory compliance using SSIS, Airflow, Spark (3 years) 6\. data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, or BigQuery for efficient data storage and retrieval. (3 years)
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Full benefits wording- At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health.
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Primary Location | Pay Range: Austin, TX | Salary: $160,500.00-273,500.00 per annum. 40 hours per week; M-F, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable.
- Location & working pattern
Austin, TX, US
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Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Subsidiary:
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