Dave

Manager, Data Science Platform Engineering

Remote US
Machine Learning Python C++ Docker GCP API TypeScript Java Spark Streaming
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Description
Dave is one of the leading US neobanks and a pioneer in financial services, using disruptive technology to provide best in class banking services to millions of members at a fraction of the cost compared to incumbents. The anchor of our banking value proposition, ExtraCash, provides up to $500 of short term, interest free advances to members within minutes of joining. The speed to value, access and pricing of ExtraCash compared to traditional overdraft sets us apart from incumbents and is a key to our strategy to efficiently acquire transacting Dave debit card members.

Dave is looking for an experienced and passionate people leader to manage a team in our Data organization. The Manager, Data Science Platform Engineer, will play a critical role in leading a team to design, develop, and maintain an end-to-end machine learning platform and ML model operations. 

The mission of the Data Science Platform team is to create trustworthy, reliable, and scalable machine learning systems to enable the development and deployment of ML models with quality and scale. In this role, you will work on developing and maintaining ML platform services to support applications powered by ML/AI. You will develop SDKs and APIs to empower real-time, intelligent, automated customer experiences.

This position requires a capable leader and driven self-starter who can comfortably work with senior leadership, take tasks from start to finish, and enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environment.

What you'll do:

  • Lead and nurture a team of talented DSP engineers; provide thought leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members; help them grow professionally. Foster a culture of excellence and innovation.
  • Cultivate and strengthen partner relationships with business owners, data professionals who build/utilize ML technologies, and engineers. Optimize productivity through effective cross-functional collaboration and communication. 
  • Communicate with clarity and consistency to internal and external parties; influence senior leadership on strategic and technical decision-making.
  • Develop the ML platform and operations strategy and roadmap to resolve complex business problems. Lead the DSP team's quarterly planning/prioritization and sprint activities to achieve optimal business results through innovation and strong execution.
  • Know your domain and code in depth. Drive the engineering craftsmanship and operation excellence of the team.Facilitate and contribute to conversations with engineers within and outside the team to develop reliable and scalable system designs and architectures.

What you'll need:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience managing engineering teams is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient in programming using Python, TypeScript, C/C++, or Java. 
  • Experience with Docker or other container-based solutions and CI/CD.
  • Experience with relational databases and NoSQL, as well as knowledge of cloud-based data warehouse solutions (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake).
  • Experience with system monitoring, investigating, and resolving operational issues.
  • Experience with Cloud solutions toolings is required; previous knowledge of GCP toolings is preferred.
  • Experience with workflow management/automation tools such as Apache Airflow is a plus.
  • Experience with distributed processing systems, such as Apache Spark and Apache Beam; streaming processing; experience building backend services is a plus.
  • Engineering experience in ML platforms and ML ops domain is highly preferred. 
The application window will be open until at least Friday, May 3, 2024. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs, which may be "met" before or after the specified date. 

Don’t let imposter syndrome get in your way of an incredible opportunity. We’re looking for people who can help us achieve our mission and vision, not just check off the boxes. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Why you’ll love working here: 
At Dave, our people are just as important as our product. Our culture is a reflection of our values that guide who we are, how we work, and what we aspire to be. Daves are member centric, helpful, transparent, persistent, and better together. We strive to create an environment where all Daves feel valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work. As a virtual first company, team members can live and work anywhere in the United States, with the exception of Hawaii. 

A few of our benefits & perks:
• Opportunity to tackle tough challenges, learn and grow from fellow top talent, and help millions of people reach their personal financial goals
• Flexible hours and virtual first work culture with a home office stipend
• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Generous paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions
• Financial advisor and financial wellness support
• Flexible PTO and generous company holidays, including Juneteenth and Winter Break
• All-company in-person events once or twice a year and virtual events throughout to connect with your team members and leadership team

Dave Operating LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, state, or local law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history.

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