Senior Manager, Data Platform Engineering

What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the all-electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of the overall cloud infrastructure data platform using modern IaC (Infrastructure as Code) practices.
• Direct the design and build of data infrastructure utilizing cloud or OnPrem data services to support company data management and reporting objectives.
• Oversee the development of ETL infrastructure, automation, and solutions to ingest and transform data as needed.
• Ensure the design and implementation of data infrastructure components that guarantee high availability, reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Implement and manage monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure the data platform adheres to industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with software development and systems integration teams to build comprehensive end-to-end data solutions.
• Partner with product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure the delivery of robust and reliable systems.
• Provide guidance and coaching to engineers and teams, promoting best practices and efficient methodologies.
• Foster a collaborative and respectful work environment, encouraging clean implementations and open discussions about alternative solutions.

Location & Travel Expectations: The responsibilities of this role require in-office work 5 days per week and occasional attendance at other in-person meetings and events. This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Novi, MI. Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scouts to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Platform, DataOps, Cloud, or Site Reliability focused on Data implementations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in building automation using languages such as Python, Shell, Ruby, and others.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with data streaming services such as Kafka, Kinesis, Firehose or other comparable services
• Experience shaping and implementing data platforms using approaches such as Data Mesh, Data Frabric, Data Lakes, etc. And familiarity with the tools and vendors that supply solutions in this space such as: Databricks, Cloudera, AWS, etc.
• Solid understanding of cloud data storage solutions such as RDS, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, Mongo, Cockroach, Cassandra etc.
• Several years of experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Pulumi, or CDK).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. When a problem occurs, you run towards it not away.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills. You treat colleagues with respect. You have a desire for clean implementations but are also humble in discussing alternative solutions and options.
• A teaching and coaching approach to guiding engineers and teams in approaches.
• Experience in a greenfield project environment is a plus

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle and to lease 1 vehicle at competitive rates 
  • A mobility stipend

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $190,000-$210,000

Internal leveling code: M7

Notice to applicants:

• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.