Head of Data

Airbyte is the open-source standard for EL(T). We enable data teams to replicate data from applications, APIs, and databases to data warehouses, lakes, and other destinations. We believe only an open-source approach can solve the problem of data integration, as it enables us to cover the long tail of integrations while enabling teams to adapt pre-built connectors to their needs.

So far, we've built over 350 connectors and have had 60,000+ companies replicating data with us. We've raised $181M from some of the world's top investors (Benchmark, Accel, Altimeter, Coatue, Y Combinator, etc.) and believe in product-led growth, where we build something awesome and let our product bring the users, rather than an outbound sales engine with cold calls.

Airbyte is a hybrid workplace with most of the team based in Silicon Valley. We’re committed to providing as much context to our current employees and candidates. The Airbyte company handbook, core values, methodology, strategy, and roadmap are open to all.

Unless stated otherwise, all roles are Hybrid in our Embarcadero office Tuesday through Thursday. If you find this role exciting, we encourage you to apply even if you think you don’t meet all requirements.

Opportunity

As a Head of Data at Airbyte, you'll be the chief architect of our data strategy, crafting a roadmap that positions our data platform at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to build and lead a team of data engineers, fostering cross-department collaboration to create a robust data ecosystem. Airbyte builds a product that is used by data teams, so you will have the additional role of being a key influencer of the product roadmap and a key asset to the sales team.

What You'll Do

• Craft a comprehensive data strategy roadmap. Prioritize key data-related initiatives and engage stakeholders for validation. Keep abreast of industry trends to ensure the data strategy remains current and evaluate new technologies to consistently enhance the organization's data capabilities.
• Establish and uphold data governance policies. Oversee data quality and integrity, while implementing robust security measures. Manage access controls and lead data governance meetings to maintain a cohesive data strategy.
• Mentor team members in analytics best practices and interpret large datasets to extract actionable insights and reports.
• Build a proficient team by recruiting, hiring, and training top-tier data engineers. Foster collaboration across teams to maximize data insights and set clear objectives that support the data strategy roadmap. Manage the team's budget and invest in essential tools and training, while providing regular performance reviews and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design and management of a scalable data infrastructure. Facilitate the seamless integration of new data sources into the existing architecture. Monitor and ensure the performance and reliability of all data storage and processing systems.
• Champion the Airbyte data movement product internally and construct a top-tier implementation that serves as a benchmark for other data engineers. Offer valuable feedback to the engineering team and establish a real-world testing environment for the R&D department.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in data analytics and engineering
• 4+ years in a data leadership role
• Experience in building and managing high-performing data engineering teams
• Expertise as a data engineer with the ability to lead by example, includin