About the position
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a dedicated team of Data Engineers. This role is pivotal in addressing complex data challenges using advanced data collection, transformation, analysis, and monitoring tools in the cloud. The new platform aims to develop the next generation of Audience & Identity data solutions, capable of handling vast amounts of data and leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to unlock business value. As a team leader, you will oversee projects that involve new development, enhancements, and cross-functional integrations, collaborating closely with product and management teams. If you are a motivated manager with a passion for data and a knack for inspiring your team, we would love to discuss this exciting opportunity with you. In this role, you will provide mentorship and coaching to your team, facilitating their career development and ensuring they stay updated with industry advancements. You will be responsible for planning and designing software applications, collaborating with stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements, and managing deliverables to meet deadlines and budgets. As the primary liaison between teams, you will foster strong communication and monitor project progress, reporting findings to leadership. You will also advocate for improvements in data quality, security, cost efficiency, and performance, while conducting performance reviews to ensure adherence to company standards. This position requires a commitment to regular attendance, with the possibility of working nights, weekends, and overtime as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team, providing mentorship, coaching, and regular feedback to enable hands-on career development. ,
- Scale the team and support them in their growth, identifying and providing growth opportunities that align with their career goals. ,
- Oversee the planning and designing of software and applications, including new programs, enhancements, and modifications. ,
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify product and technical requirements and analyze integration needs. ,
- Manage all deliverables to ensure adherence to deadlines, specifications, and budgets. ,
- Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between teams, maintaining strong communication through regular process meetings. ,
- Monitor project progress and report findings to the leadership team. ,
- Initiate, influence, and drive a diverse set of data-oriented problems, working with various teams. ,
- Provide guidance to the Software Engineering team and other departments in identifying product and technical requirements. ,
- Conduct work performance reviews and ensure adherence to company standards. ,
- Advocate for improvements to data quality, security, cost efficiencies, and performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a similar field of study. ,
- 5+ years of data engineering experience. ,
- 2+ years' experience scaling and managing teams of 5 or more individuals. ,
- Strong communication and leadership experience, with a proven track record of initiating and driving projects. ,
- Passion for growing and developing engineers, helping them advance in their careers. ,
- Experience fostering collaboration among team members through effective processes. ,
- Ability to make trade-offs required to ship without compromising quality or team health. ,
- Self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoys working in a fast-paced dynamic environment. ,
- Experience maintaining a technical roadmap and balancing novel asks from engineering, product, and other stakeholders against improvements to the existing platform. ,
- Expertise in at least one backend language, such as Java, Scala, Python, or Golang, with a focus on Scala and Python for this role. ,
- Familiarity with ETL processes and creating pipelines for large datasets. ,
- Experience utilizing cloud infrastructure, specifically AWS.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in ad-tech or related fields. ,
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools. ,
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations and best practices.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage. ,
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching. ,
- Paid time off and holidays. ,
- Tuition reimbursement for further education. ,
- Flexible work hours and remote work options. ,
- Employee discounts on Comcast services and products.