[Remote] Senior Manager of Data Engineering and AI Automation, Business Systems

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stitch Fix is the leading online personal styling service, helping clients discover styles that fit their individual tastes. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Business Systems Data & Insights team, focusing on building scalable data infrastructure and driving AI transformation to influence key business decisions. Responsibilities • Lead and Mentor a World-Class Team: Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team of data engineers and automation specialists. Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement, empowering your team to build robust solutions for data, automation, and AI • Own Critical Data Infrastructure: Build and own end-to-end data solutions, including ETL/ELT processing frameworks, data orchestration, metrics frameworks, and scalable data models optimized for retail financial data, P&C/HR analytics, and operational metrics • Drive AI & Automation Innovation: Establish and evolve automation and Gen AI frameworks purpose-built for Finance and HR. You will drive innovation in Gen AI applications, creating agents and automation that fundamentally transform how these teams work • Ensure Financial & Data Integrity: Build robust, compliant systems that meet the highest standards for financial data integrity. You will ensure all data systems comply with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements, implementing necessary controls and audit trails, while partnering with Compliance, Internal Audit, and Finance teams to meet all regulatory requirements (including GDPR, CCPA, etc.) • Partner to Solve Complex Challenges: Collaborate closely with a diverse set of stakeholders—from business leaders in Finance and People & Culture to engineering partners in Product, Data Platform, and HRIS—to solve complex data and business challenges at scale • Define Strategy and Execute with Autonomy: You will have the autonomy to shape the team's strategic roadmap and investment priorities based on business impact. You will be responsible for both strategic planning and hands-on delivery, including enhancing current tools and providing direct support to your business partners Skills • 8+ years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or related technical roles, with demonstrated progressive responsibility • 3-5+ years of engineering management experience, leading teams of 3-10+ engineers with proven track record of building high-performing teams • Expert-level Python and SQL skills with production-grade code quality and design patterns • Hands-on experience building and scaling data pipelines using modern orchestration tools (Airflow, or similar) • Deep understanding of data modeling, dimensional modeling, and data warehouse design patterns • Experience with batch and stream processing using Spark, Flink, or similar distributed computing frameworks • Proficiency with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern data stack tools • Strong experience with BI and analytics tools (Looker, Tableau or similar) • ETL/ELT development experience with tools like Fivetran, dbt, or custom frameworks • Working knowledge of retail financial data (FP&A metrics, merchandise planning, corporate accounting, or procurement analytics) • Familiarity with HR data models (headcount analytics, compensation, performance management, or recruiting metrics) • Experience integrating with ERPs (Oracle Fusion, NetSuite, Workday or others) and connected planning tools (Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Essbase) • Understanding of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance and IT general controls (ITGCs) • Experience implementing data controls, audit trails, and access management for financial and HR systems • Exceptional cross-functional communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for business audiences • Strong prioritization skills with business impact and ROI in mind • Experience working autonomously and taking ownership of complex projects from conception to deliver Benefits • Medical • Dental • Vision • Annual bonus • Restricted stock units Company Overview • Stitch Fix is a personal styling platform that delivers curated and personalized apparel and accessory items for women. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://stitchfix.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Stitch Fix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 22 in 2025, 18 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 45 in 2022, 34 in 2021, 30 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.