You'll help modernize our data stack, implement smart tooling, and translate business needs into scalable data solutions. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data is usable, reliable, and driving the business forward. We're not encumbered by legacy systems - we're building clean, fast, and modern from the ground up. You'll have the space to move quickly, think big, and shape how data flows across the organization.
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor a small team of data engineers and developers; support their growth and execution
- Architect and evolve our modern data stack using tools like dbt, Snowflake, and Amplitude
- Translate complex business requirements into clear, scalable data models and pipelines
- Be hands-on when needed - writing SQL, troubleshooting models, or QA'ing transformations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with analysts, product teams, marketers, and execs to deliver trustworthy, usable data
- Implement and enforce best practices in data modeling, testing, documentation, and code versioning
- Help define our long-term data platform strategy - from tooling to governance
Who You Are
- A technical leader with strong SQL skills and deep experience in modern data tooling
- Proficient with dbt - you've built robust data models and understand modular design and testing
- Comfortable guiding and mentoring engineers, doing performance reviews, and helping people grow
- Strategic thinker: you don't just build things, you ask why and connect it back to business needs
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments where requirements evolve and priorities shift
- Bonus points for experience with Amplitude, Airbyte, Git, Tableau, Hex, or similar tools
- You're not here for legacy tech (no thanks, Oracle) - you want to build what's next
Why You'll Love This Role
- You'll shape the foundation of a modern, efficient, scalable data platform
- You'll manage smart, experienced engineers and work closely with leadership
- You'll see your work make a direct impact across teams and decisions
- We move quickly, think collaboratively, and avoid red tape
- You'll be part of a growing data organization that values clarity, curiosity, and velocity
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 8 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience in a related field; or 12 years' experience in a related field
- 3+ years' experience in management or leadership role
- Preferred candidates will have 10+ years of experience; 7+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles.
- Proven track record managing Snowflake environments and ETL pipelines.
- Extensive experience designing and maintaining data warehouses.
- Hands-on experience with web analytics tools and integrating them into data ecosystems.
USD 144,900.00 - 241,500.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $144,900.00 - $241,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
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For well over a century, Cox Enterprises has been shaping the future with daring ideas and values-driven thinking.
Since our founding in 1898, our relentless spirit of innovation has driven us to disrupt industries and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve. Through our major divisions — Cox Communications, Cox Automotive and Cox Farms — our people have countless opportunities to grow and make an impact in the communications and automotive industries, as well as in new ventures in agriculture, cleantech, digital media and more.
As a privately-held, family-owned business, we know that people are our most valuable asset. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment with flexible career growth, amazing benefits and work-life balance at the forefront.
Our mission, our ways of working and our commitment to people are what make our workplace culture remarkably flexible and resilient. Join us to build a better future and make your mark.
Why Work With Us
At our core, Cox is a technology company that values human relationships. We know people feel most empowered when their work has meaning, when they feel respected and have opportunities to grow. “Career satisfaction” is not enough at Cox — we’re here to help you find balance, live well and achieve your career goals even as they change over time.
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