Director of Engineering, Data (f/m/d)

Upvest is looking for a Director of Data to own the entire Data & AI function at Upvest. The role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, strategic business acumen, and exceptional people leadership. The Director will build, lead, and grow a high-performance team of data and machine learning engineers and data scientists.

Requirements

• 6+ years in data and AI, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in a regulated fintech, finance, or banking environment, preferably B2B, with a deep understanding of API-first SaaS offerings.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing a modern data stack (e.g. Kafka, Spark, Flink, Airflow, Dagster).
• Demonstrated track record of shipping multiple AI/ML systems into production with clear ROI.
• Deep understanding of data modeling, data contracts, and data observability.
• Proficiency in designing low-latency inference pipelines and secure deployment patterns.
• Proven experience leading and scaling a multi-disciplinary team of 5+ people across data engineering, ML engineering, and data science.
• Exceptional ability to build and align high-performing, inclusive teams from the ground up.
• Strong communication skills to align with cross-functional stakeholders (Ops, Product, Engineering, Compliance, Risk, Finance) and influence executive decisions.

Benefits

• Flexible employer
• Personal coach
• Development budget
• Opportunities to grow in your role