Director of Data Engineering

Tekmetric is seeking a Director of Data Engineering to drive the strategy, architecture, and execution of our data platform. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in data engineering or data-focused software engineering, with 3+ years leading and developing engineers. The role involves owning the data engineering roadmap, leading and mentoring a high-performing data engineering team, and designing and evolving our core data infrastructure on AWS, Apache Airflow, and Apache Spark.

Requirements

• 7–10 years in data engineering or data-focused software engineering
• 3+ years leading and developing engineers
• Deep expertise with Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, and AWS data services (S3, Redshift, EMR, Bedrock, Lambda)
• Strong SQL and Python skills; Java or Scala a plus
• Experience building data infrastructure that serves product features and AI/ML workloads — not just analytics and reporting
• A builder's mindset: excited to grow a team from the ground up while still rolling up your sleeves
• Equally comfortable in a product roadmap discussion and an architecture review
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments where priorities evolve quickly

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Wellness on your terms: get up to $60/month toward fitness, mental health, or almost anything that helps you feel your best
• After one year of employment, enjoy a $300 home office setup bonus
• Support for continuing education