Director of Data Engineering, BuildOps
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Office located in Santa Monica, CA
Management software for commercial contractors
Job no longer available
Management software for commercial contractors
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
+ Stock options
Office located in Santa Monica, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the system that helps commercial contractors shape the future of the trades.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Our take
BuildOps offers a tailored management software platform catering to the real estate sector, allowing its clientele to enhance cash flow and profit margins. Through its all-in-one invoicing and billing workflow, coupled with a robust financial reporting platform, BuildOps equips customers with the tools needed for streamlined operations.
The company's strategic focus on sub-contractors within the construction and real estate industry sets it apart in a market where many management platforms struggle to integrate diverse functionalities. Unlike its competitors, BuildOps has mastered the all-in-one approach, mitigating miscommunication and confusion often stemming from disparate silos of information.
In a landscape worth billions, BuildOps has swiftly carved out a niche, positioning itself for significant growth in the years to come. Recently; the company secured new funding and cemented its status as a unicorn. This is a sure sign of investors' confidence in the company's vision and its potential to revolutionize management software for the modern commercial contractor.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
50% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2025
$127m
SERIES C
May 2023
$50m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $225.8m
Company benefits
- Financial: Competitive base salary. Generous equity options. Performance bonuses for 95%+ employees. Bi- annual performance & compensation reviews. RRSP & 401k employee contribution plan.
- Health & Family: Health/dental/vision insurance as of Day 1. Paid parental leave. Life insurance + disability insurance. Employee Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Other Perks: Flexible PTO. Home-office allowance. Hybrid flexibility. Access to awesome office spaces (in L A , Toronto, and Raleigh). Team retreats & off- sites.
Company HQ
Santa Monica, CA
Leadership
Alok Chanani
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously a Board Member at Wharton Angel Network, CEO at USA Commercial and Summer Associate at the Bernstein Companies.
Steve Chew
(CSO)Currently Community Lead at StartX. Previously Co-Founder and CEO at Swerv and Vice President of Marketing at Fundly.
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