Director of Software Engineering, Coupa
Analytics & Data Team - 10401
$219.3-258k
Office located in Foster City, CA
Business spending management platform
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Business spending management platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$219.3-258k
Office located in Foster City, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide a clear idea of business value for clients.
Role
Who you are
- 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 10+ years in a leadership role managing multiple software engineering teams, preferably within a B2B SaaS environment
- Proven track record of successfully architecting, building, and delivering large-scale data platforms, including data lakes and semantic layers. Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy, make sound architectural decisions, and lead complex technical initiatives from conception to production
- Deep technical expertise in big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Flink, Delta Lake, Snowflake, Databricks), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern data warehousing concepts. Expertise in data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and building robust data pipelines using tools like Airflow or Luigi
- Strong understanding of database technologies, including SQL, NoSQL, and columnar databases, with proven experience in query optimization and performance tuning
- Excellent leadership, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Experience with agile development methodologies and a strong commitment to engineering best practices (CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
What the job involves
- The Director of Software Engineering - Analytics & Data will be a highly technical and strategic leader responsible for defining, building, and delivering Coupa's next-generation data lake and semantic layer
- This role will oversee multiple engineering teams, drive technical excellence, and ensure the successful implementation of scalable and performant data solutions that empower advanced analytics and business intelligence across the organization
- The Director will report to the VP of Engineering or a similar executive leadership role
- Define and execute the long-term technical vision and strategy for Coupa's data lake and semantic layer, aligning with overall company objectives
- Lead, mentor, and grow multiple high-performing software engineering teams focused on data engineering, analytics applications, and platform infrastructure
- Architect and oversee the design and implementation of highly scalable, resilient, and cost-effective data pipelines, data storage solutions (data lake), and semantic models
- Drive the selection and adoption of cutting-edge big data technologies, cloud services, and best practices to optimize data processing, storage, and accessibility
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the analytics and data engineering organization
- Manage engineering resources, budgets, and project timelines effectively to ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives
Our take
In 2006, Noah Eisner co-founded Coupa with Ravi Thakur, two fintech start-up specialists as a provider of business spending management (BSM) services. Coupa has grown into its niche with its comprehensive platform allowing companies greater control over their spending, supply network and chain optimization, liquidity management and solutions for payment.
Coupa has been recognized as a leading brand in third party risk management (TPRM). Using artificial intelligence software, its TPRM software takes data from hundreds of sources and generates risk flags across the entire platform, informing the user’s processing decisions.
TPRM integrates into Coupa’s business spending management systems to provide one comprehensive platform, a feat that gives it a definitive edge when it comes to secure management of company funds. Acquired in early 2023 by Thoma Bravo, Coupa is a company to watch, as progress in AI software could open opportunities for greater software automation on its platform.
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Insights
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jun 2015
$80m
SERIES G
Mar 2014
$40m
SERIES F
Total funding: $169m
Company benefits
- Employee stock purchase program
- Health benefits for employees and their families
- Retirement and savings plans
- Flexible work environment
Company HQ
Town Center, Foster City, CA
Leadership
J. Charles Goodman
(Chairman of the Board, not founder)Serves as Chairman of the Board for multiple companies, including Proofpoint, Anaplan and Bottomline Technologies.
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