Job Title: Sr. Manager, Software Engineering - Data Lake & Data Pipelines

Company Name: null

Job Details: $160k-$210k/yrRemoteFull,Time

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Job Description: Posted 2d agoSr. Manager, Software Engineering - Data Lake & Data Pipelines @ nullView All JobsWebsiteUnited States$160k-$210k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Lead two experienced engineering teams, Define data models and pipelines, Own the customer-facing UX built on dataRequirements Summary:8+ years software engineering experience; 3+ years leading multiple teams; experience with data lakes/pipelines and distributed data systems; strong leadership and ability to align teams to customer outcomes.Technical Tools Mentioned:AWS, Snowflake, Kinesis Firehose, EventBridge, S3, Apache Iceberg, AWS Glue, AWS Blueprints, SQS, Lake Formation, Node.js
Who We AreFoureyes is the automotive data platform that makes the car-buying experience better for everyone. We bring scattered dealership data into one clean, connected foundation that’s easy to access and use so teams can move faster, collaborate more easily, and take action with confidence.We’re technologists, data-obsessed, and car-industry veterans who believe software should make people more successful. That means building tools that our customers love to use and can easily see the value in.Headquartered in Oregon, Foureyes® is a remote-first company with 90+ employees in 21  states. We are privately owned and focused on the automotive vertical.We believe human intellect paired with data-driven AI is the winning combination. It always has been. And we're on a mission to bring that winning combination to automotive dealerships with easy-to-love software. If this sounds like the kind of company you want to be a part of, there’s good news. We’re hiring for a Sr. Manager, Software Engineering - Data Lake & Data Pipelines! The PositionWe’re looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead two core engineering teams responsible for our customer data lake, data pipelines, and the customer-facing UX built on top of that data.Our data lake is not just infrastructure — it is the foundation of our product. The quality, freshness, and correctness of data directly power customer workflows, analytics, and product UX. Both teams you’ll lead own end-to-end delivery, from data ingestion and modeling through to the front-end experiences that rely on that data.One team owns our AWS-based data lake and pipelines, ingesting and transforming high-volume customer data. The second team owns synchronization with Snowflake and the product experiences that consume that data. This role requires someone who can work backward from customer use-cases, understand how data shows up in the product, and ensure we deliver customer value through a rock-solid data lake foundation.This is a deeply technical leadership role, but your biggest impact will come from setting direction, aligning teams around customer outcomes, and delivering high-quality systems and UX consistentlyWhat You’ll Be DoingLead, Coach, and Scale TeamsLead two experienced engineering teams that own data pipelines and the customer-facing UX built on top of themSet clear expectations around ownership, quality, and delivery across backend and frontend workBuild a culture where engineers think end-to-end: from raw data to customer experienceHire and onboard engineers as the teams and scope growWork Backward From Customer Use-CasesPartner with our Product and Data Science teams to deeply understand customer problems and workflowsTranslate customer needs into clear direction for data models, pipelines, and UXEnsure data freshness, correctness, and availability meet the needs of real product use-casesTreat data as a high-value customer feature that directly shapes product UXOwn the Technical DirectionOwn the technical vision for our data lake foundation and data pipelinesGuide architecture and design decisions with a focus on:Data correctness, trust, and lineageScalability and reliabilityCost efficiency and performanceLong-term maintainabilityAct as a technical escalation point and design partner for complex system-level decisionsDrive ExecutionOwn planning, prioritization, and delivery across both teamsBreak customer-driven initiatives into executable plans with clear milestonesBalance UX delivery with foundational data investmentsEnsure teams deliver on time without compromising qualityRaise the Quality BarSet expectations for test automation and data validation across pipelines and UXEnsure systems are observable, debuggable, and production-readyLead incident response and postmortems with a blameless, learning-focused mindsetJob QualificationsOur Stack (You’ll Need to Understand This Deeply)You don’t need to code every day, but you should be comfortable going deep when needed.AWS Data Lake & PipelinesKinesis FirehoseEventBridgeS3 Tables / Apache IcebergAWS GlueAWS BlueprintsSQSIAM, networking, and cost considerations for data systemsLake FormationData & WarehousingSnowflake (sync patterns, performance tuning, data modeling, data sharing)Data consistency and schema evolutionData quality, SLAs, and lineageFrontend & Product EngineeringModern frontend frameworks and patterns (React or similar)Data-driven UX and visualizationAPI design and data access patterns (node.js)Engineering PracticesInfrastructure as CodeCI/CD for data pipelines and frontendAutomated testing across backend and UIMonitoring, alerting, and operational best practicesWhat We’re Looking ForExperience8+ years of software engineering experience3+ years leading multiple teams or a senior, high-impact teamExperience owning data lakes, data pipelines, or distributed data systemsStrong experience with AWS-based data pipelinesExperience integrating data lakes with Snowflake or similar warehousesExperience leading teams that own both backend systems and frontend UXLeadership StyleTechnically credible across backend and frontendCustomer-minded: consistently works backward from real use-casesClear, direct communicator who sets strong expectationsComfortable making trade-offs in fast-moving environmentsExecution & QualityStrong planning and prioritization instinctsBias toward automation, testing, and operational excellenceTrack record of improving delivery predictability while raising the quality barWhy This RoleData is the foundation of our product and UXYou’ll own the full journey from raw customer data to customer experienceYou’ll have real influence over architecture, standards, and cultureFully remote, high-trust, high-ownership environment Location: This position is remote. We are hiring in the following states. OR, WA, CA, FL, ID, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, AZ, IL, CO, and NHSalary Range: $160,000 - $210,00Why Foureyes?Competitive salary and health benefits for eligible full time employees.Additional benefits including 401k matching, and a subsidy for internet or cell phone.Generous PTO days, in addition to paid holidays that incorporate two days to honor and celebrate your heritage, culture, or traditions that matter most to you-- just tell us when!Half Day Summer Fridays! A company actively working to dismantle bias in our hiring practices, foster cultural inclusivity, and continuously examine policies and practices to ensure equity. We recognize and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion constantly make us better. A fast-paced, team-driven culture that helps you grow your career with learning opportunities, autonomy and ownership, and chances to succeed (or fail-- hey, we’ve all learned through failure).Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Foureyes, we believe your ability to build, think creatively, and solve problems is best accessed when you have the freedom to be yourself. Inclusion is not a nice-to-have; it is a must-have. The bedrock of an inclusive culture is our ability to celebrate and harness the unique perspectives our diversity provides in the building process. While an org structure exists to provide clarity around how ideas get communicated, we are all equal as coworkers, and we are committed to careful and continued introspection around how to best be an equitable, fair, and inclusive workplace that celebrates you for being you.Equal OpportunityAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, Foureyes is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace, which includes unbiased recruiting, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants and employees are treated with respect, and provided opportunities – free of discrimination of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital or parenting status.SponsorshipFoureyes is not currently sponsoring work visas for this role. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required to be considered.