Director of Data Platform, Scribd

• We’re looking for a senior leader with a strong technical foundation and a passion for building world-class data systems
• Experience: 10+ years in data-intensive software development, including 5+ years in senior engineering leadership roles
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of accountability and success
• Strategic Vision: Skill in setting direction, aligning with executives, and executing effectively
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a history of effective cross-functional teamwork
• Problem-Solving: A proactive mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in building data pipelines and data architectures for complex domains
• Technical Foundation: Hands-on engineering experience at a senior level, ideally Staff+

Desirable

• You’ll lead a team of data engineers tackling complex challenges across three distinct brands—Scribd, Everand, and Slideshare—serving 300 million monthly visitors and over 2 million paying subscribers
• As the Director of Data Platform, reporting to the VP of Infrastructure, you will shape and scale our data engineering function to support Scribd’s next stage of growth
• This includes owning the data platform and tooling while building pipelines and data products to enable analytics, experimentation, data science, and more
• Define Strategy: Partner with the Data & Analytics team and other stakeholders to create and execute a comprehensive data strategy that drives decision-making and product innovation
• Own the Data Platform Roadmap: Develop and maintain a clear roadmap for the Data Platform. Collaborate with teams across Data, Content, and Growth to understand their needs, allocate resources strategically, and deliver impactful results
• Lead the Team: Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Promote Engineering Excellence: Set high standards, technical best practices, and processes to manage complexity and ensure high-quality, reliable solutions
• Champion Innovation: Adopt modern data technologies to keep Scribd at the forefront of data engineering
• Ensure Data Quality and Compliance: Implement governance practices to maintain data quality, accuracy, and security while meeting regulatory standards