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Sr. Manager, Data Engineering

Carrot
Location
Remote
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Operations
Salary
$170,000-$210,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8-10+ years of experience in data engineering or a closely related field
  • 3-5+ years leading and managing data or software engineers
  • 5+ years of advanced SQL experience in production environments
  • 5+ years of Python development experience in production environments
  • Strong hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining end-to-end ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Proficiency with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS)
Nice to have
  • Direct experience with Carrot's current tech stack: Snowflake, Fivetran, dbt, Prefect, and AWS
  • Experience with enterprise BI platforms and enabling self-service analytics
  • Experience integrating batch and event-streaming or real-time ingestion systems
  • Prior experience leading data engineering teams in a startup or high-growth environment
  • Healthcare industry experience, including familiarity with healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) and privacy regulations (HIPAA, GDPR)
What the job really is

As a Sr. Manager of Data Engineering at Carrot, you will lead the Business Intelligence data engineering function, focusing on strategic leadership and technical excellence. Your role involves setting the technical vision, driving data strategy, and building scalable data infrastructure while mentoring a team of data engineers. You will also collaborate with various departments to ensure data systems meet business needs and compliance standards.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Comprehensive parental leave and family-forming benefits
  • Collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the team's size or structure are provided
  • The role requires balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical work, which may be demanding
  • The position involves working in a regulated healthcare context, which may add complexity to data management
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