Director of Data & Analytics Engineering
AmplifyUnited States
Posted April 10, 2026
220000 - 250000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and formative assessment. Our captivating core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment and intervention products turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of their students. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states.
Job Description
Amplify is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Data & Analytics Engineering to lead data engineering and analytics engineering functions. The successful candidate will oversee the development of scalable data platforms, pipelines, and models, and will partner closely with data science, AI, product, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-quality data solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics) or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or related fields
- 5+ years of people management experience, including 3+ years managing managers
- Proven ability to develop multi-year strategy and facilitate goal-setting processes (e.g. annual OKRs, product roadmaps) across multiple teams
- Experience with ETL/ELT pipeline design, data modeling, data platform architecture, and BI tools such as Looker and Tableau
- Experience with data observability and reliability tools (e.g. Monte Carlo, dbt tests, Great Expectations) to proactively monitor pipeline health and data quality
- Familiarity with agentic coding tools (e.g. Claude Code, Snowflake Cortex), and AI-assisted development workflows, and a demonstrated ability to drive adoption of emerging technologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with non-technical partners
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Stock options
- Competitive health insurance
- Mental health options
- Basic life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Access to best-in-class development programs
