Tech Lead Manager - Data Platform

Role OverviewAs Tech Lead Manager on our backend data platform team, you’ll lead the work technically and lead the people doing it, setting direction on distributed systems projects, coaching talented backend engineers, and keeping the team unblocked day to day. You'll be working on video processing at scale, transcription, and the core infrastructure that turns raw customer data into clear, actionable insights.What You Will DoCoach and develop talented backend engineers, run the team’s core rituals, build reliable customer data integrations, build our core data platform, create reusable data infrastructure, develop data enrichment services, and scale distributed backend systems.Why It Might Be a FitYou'll be a great fit if you have deep engineering technical expertise, operating at a senior level with 1-2 years’ experience as a tech lead or team lead, with direct exposure to engineering at scale, and a passion for innovation and learning.RequirementsDeep engineering technical expertiseOperating at a senior level with 1-2 years’ experience as a tech lead or team leadDirect exposure to engineering at scaleDeep backend and data processing experienceExperience with systems that need to perform at scaleExposure to media or data-in-motion pipelines, such as video processing or transcriptionPragmatic and flexiblePassion for innovation and learningExcellent, concise communicatorBenefitsEquity for everyoneCompetitive base salary plus optionsFlexible L&D and wellness benefitsChoose between a generous $3000 L&D allowance, or up to $1000 on wellnessFour weeks of accrued leaveFloating public holidaysGifted bonus Kit Kat daysUp to four weeks a year doing your job from anywhere in the worldGenerous parental leaveComprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more through SequoiaOriginally posted on Himalayas