Senior Data Engineering Manager

Engine is the modern travel platform for booking and managing work trips. It saves businesses time and money through an intuitive travel network that connects to nearly every hotel, airline, and car rental company in the U.S. It offers single invoice billing, the flexibility to modify trips at any time without sunk costs, and a unified view of all company travel and spend. Customers rely on Engine to not only make travel easier to manage, but to make it enjoyable for everyone involved. The company is backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund and Permira. Learn more at www.engine.com.

We’re seeking a Senior Data Engineering Manager to lead the growth of our data warehouse and drive the expansion of our data platform. This is a high-impact, greenfield opportunity to build scalable infrastructure that integrates multiple data sources into a unified view. Over the next few months, the focus will be on migrating data pipelines to a modern architecture, improving governance, and empowering teams to incorporate data into our products. We’re looking for a strategic leader with deep experience in tools like Snowflake, Airflow, Airbyte, and dbt, who can guide both the technical direction and the growth of a high-performing team.

Your Mission:
As part of the Engine team, you’ll play a vital role in an environment where innovation meets collaboration. Here’s what you’ll take charge of:

• Lead a high-performing data engineering team by driving collaboration, growth, and accountability. Set clear goals, provide strategic direction, and develop talent to ensure long-term success.
  
  
• Manage and streamline team operations, bringing a deep understanding of data engineering challenges and optimizing workflows.
  
  
• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of data engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and technical excellence.
  
  
• Implement and refine engineering best practices using agile methodologies while continuously improving workflows, tools, and processes.
  
  
• Act as a bridge between engineering and other teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on priorities. Translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for business stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring to Engine:
We’re looking for someone who’s ready to make an impact and grow alongside us:

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a management role. Proven track record of successfully leading data engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
  
  
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of data engineering, preferably with experience in Snowflake, Airflow, and data visualization tools such as Looker, Tableau, and Domo. Strong understanding of data pipelines, data warehousing, and ETL processes.
  
  
• Leadership & Performance Management: Ability to manage and scale a team in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Proven experience in performance management, mentorship, and career development.
  
  
• Problem-Solving & Communication: Strong analytical thinking with excellent decision-making abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
  
  
• Mindset: A strategic and results-driven approach to engineering and team leadership. Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.

Compensation
Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience and expertise. In addition to a competitive base salary, total compensation may include equity and/or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.

The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation
We believe in rewarding great work with great benefits:

• Compensation: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
• Benefits: Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
• Environments for Success: Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.

Perks and benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and more.

Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel?
Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let’s make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.