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Associate Director, Data Engineering

Formation Bio
Location
New York, NY; Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$213,500 - $267,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of total experience in data engineering and people management
  • 3+ years of direct management experience with Data Engineers or similar roles
  • Experience with AI tools, including LLMs and agentic coding systems
  • Strong knowledge of modern data stack tooling including Snowflake, orchestration tools (e.g., Dagster or Airflow), and transformation tools (e.g., dbt)
  • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience managing technical projects and programs
Nice to have
  • Experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life-sciences industry data
What the job really is

As the Associate Director of Data Engineering at Formation Bio, you will lead a team responsible for the data platform crucial to the company's drug development efforts. Your role involves overseeing data pipelines, ensuring data quality and governance, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance operational reporting and analytics. You will also focus on developing your team, setting technical direction, and leveraging AI tools to improve engineering workflows.

Benefits
  • Total Compensation Range: $213,500 - $267,000
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Generous perks
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid model requiring 3 days per week in office
  • No specific mention of remote work options outside of the hybrid model
  • Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is preferred but not required
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