Manager, Data Engineering
Thumbtack · Remote · Remote, Ontario · Remote, British Columbia ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote (North America)
- Manager, Data Engineering
- SQL, Python, dbt
- BigQuery, Airflow
- Finance & Product focus
Lead two subteams within Thumbtack's Data Engineering organization, focusing on financial data governance and supply acquisition platforms. You will drive the architecture of trusted datasets, implement predictive capabilities for financial impact, and establish engineering standards for testing and reliability.
This position requires a technical manager who can partner with Finance and Product teams to translate ambiguous business needs into robust data models. You will oversee the development of anomaly detection systems and guide the team through a period of growth and platform rebuilding.
What you'll do
- Durable datasets for requests, projects, pros, and customers
- Partner with Finance to ensure auditable revenue models
- Align roadmap with Supply Acquisition and Business Platforms
- Improve pipeline reliability via dbt tests and anomaly detection
- Hire and develop mid-level and senior data engineers
- Set engineering standards for review, testing, and scope
- Make and defend technical modeling and architecture decisions
What you'll need
- 2+ years managing engineers or tech lead experience
- 6+ years building production data or software systems
- Deep expertise in SQL and dimensional/event modeling
- Comfortable with Python for code reviews and debugging
- Experience owning datasets with strict testing contracts
- Track record of translating business questions into models
- Strong written communication and collaboration skills
Stack
- BigQuery
- dbt
- Airflow
- MetricFlow
- Python
- SQL
How you'll work
- Fully remote position
- Candidates in Ontario or British Columbia preferred
What you get
- Equal opportunity workplace
- Reasonable accommodation provided
- Inclusive team culture commitment