Director of Engineering, Data

At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution, purpose-built to support today’s commercial contractors. From helping our customers manage their service department all the way to project management, we’re breaking the mold and building a team that invests in our mission statement. We love driven, self-motivated folks experienced in tech start-ups and thrive in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?

This candidate will join a well-funded, fast-growing technology startup with the unique opportunity to help build out a critical function for the company.

As our Director of Engineering, Data, you will lead the overall data strategy and execution, overseeing all aspects of the data warehouse, data architecture, data reporting & analytics and processes across the data lifecycle. This role is critical in ensuring that BuildOps' products are robust, scalable, and innovative. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building and leading high-performing data teams in a SaaS environment, with a strong focus on modern development, warehousing, and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

What you will do:

Data Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and implement comprehensive data engineering strategies aligned with BuildOps' growth objectives
• Establish data engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Build and mentor high-performing data engineering teams
• Partner with product and customer success teams to drive data-driven decision making

Technical Architecture:

• Lead architectural decisions for data infrastructure and pipelines
• Oversee the development of scalable data solutions
• Implement modern data technologies to enhance efficiency
• Ensure reliable data processing and delivery systems

Quality & Innovation:

• Define and track key data engineering metrics
• Implement continuous improvement processes for data operations
• Foster a culture of data-driven innovation
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure data quality and integrity

Reporting & Analytics:

• Design and implement comprehensive reporting solutions that provide actionable insights for both internal teams and customers
• Develop dashboards and visualization tools to track key business metrics and performance indicators
• Create automated reporting systems to support data-driven decision making across the organization

Compliance & Governance:

• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks ensuring compliance with industry regulations
• Implement data security protocols and privacy standards
• Oversee data quality assurance programs and audit procedures
• Create and maintain documentation for data handling procedures and compliance requirements

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a high-growth SaaS or technology company.
• Proven track record of leading data teams in a startup environment.
• Expertise in modern data warehouse practices including cloud infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including Snowflake, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and DevOps.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product management, software engineering, and DevOps.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with a passion for fostering a culture of data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment and adapt to change
• Able to work in a hybrid schedule, on our Santa Monica office 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and stock options
• A comprehensive benefits package
• Unlimited paid time off
• Company events and team-building activities
• Talented and motivated team members who care deeply about one another (seriously, everyone is rooting for your success!)
• The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customers

About BuildOps:

BuildOps is a fast-paced, high-growth start-up committed to transforming a $300B+ industry through an innovative all-in-one SaaS platform. Leveraging the latest technology, we’re taking Commercial Specialty Contractors from the world of pen and paper to cloud-based, data-driven operations. Our leadership team has deep experience in both the Construction and SaaS technology industries, as well as a resume that includes Stanford, Harvard, Wharton, Cornell, Microsoft, and multiple successful start-up exits.

BuildOps has more than doubled year-over-year while raising over $140 million in total funding (including a recent round in Feb 2024). Top-tier investors like Founders Fund, Siemens, B Capital Group (BCG's venture arm), 01 Advisors, and more have backed BuildOps! Also, Dick Costolo, former CEO of Twitter, just joined our board, adding to an impressive group of investors/advisors including former President of Salesforce, Gavin Patterson; CAA founder Michael Ovitz; NFL legend Joe Montana; former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols.

Forbes Magazine
“BuildOps is unique because it addresses the problem of efficiency in construction for an often-overlooked audience. Rather than focusing on large projects, or catering to owners, they look to the needs of technician-heavy subcontracting firms working in the commercial space.”

TechCrunch
“The new financing will be used to support the company’s continued growth. BuildOps sells software that integrates scheduling, dispatching, inventory management, contracts, workflow and accounting into a single software package for commercial real estate contractors with staff ranging from a few dozen to several hundred employees.”

Crunchbase
In a statement, [former NFL superstar] Joe Montana noted that his firm (Liquid 2 Ventures) has an investment thesis in supporting America’s working class… “I just love the idea of making their lives far easier and better,” he said. With BuildOps, “you have one solution that does it all and talks seamlessly to every single part of their business from parts to ordering to inventory and more.”