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PitchBook Data Director of Engineering, Enterprise Data Platform in Seattle, Washington
At PitchBook, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We're deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company. Our extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there's going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We're willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence. If you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you. About the Role: As a member of the Product and Engineering team at PitchBook, you will be part of a team of big thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers who strive to deepen the positive impact we have on our customers and our company every day. We value curiosity and the drive to find better ways of doing things. We thrive on customer empathy, which remains our focus when creating excellent customer experiences through product innovation. We know that greatness is achieved through collaboration and diverse points of view, so we work closely with partners around the globe. As a team, we assume positive intent in each other's words and actions, value constructive discussions, and foster a respectful working environment built on integrity, growth, and business value. We invest heavily in our people, who are eager to learn and constantly improve. Join our team and grow with us! As a Director of Enterprise Data Platform, you will lead the data product development and engineering efforts driving the data infrastructure that powers internal data analytics at PitchBook. You will ensure the platform is robust, scalable, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a critical role in enabling seamless data integration, transformation, and accessibility across our data ecosystem. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend deep technical expertise with leadership skills, driving impactful change in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will build and lead a team of talented data product managers, data engineers, and data analysts responsible for developing and maintaining our enterprise data platform. You will train and mentor team members, identify and resolve technical challenges, oversee the integrity of data pipelines, and ensure that our data infrastructure is optimized for performance, reliability, and security. This is a backend-focused role, leveraging your strong background in cloud-based data platforms, analytics engineering, and modern data processing frameworks. You will use your knowledge of distributed data systems, event streaming, ETL/ELT, and data governance to build and maintain solutions that support business intelligence, reporting, and operational decision-making. You will ensure your team masters our data business domains, maintaining ownership and accountability for their deliverables. You will oversee the development of strong data pipelines, aligning with automated build and CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native delivery. Your ability to collaborate with cross-departmental stakeholders, provide leadership across multiple locations, set high standards for the team, and hire, train, and retain exceptional talent is foundational to your success. You will solicit feedback, engage others with empathy, inspire creative thinking, and help foster a culture of belonging, teamwork, and purpose. Primary Job Responsibilities: Enterprise Data Platform Leadership: Drive the strategic vision and roadmap for the enterprise data platform, ensuring alignment with business goals a