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Engineering Director (Data, Platforms)

Engineering Director (Data, Platforms)

LocationNew York, United States
Business SectorAI
Contact email
Job ref24323
Published6 days ago

We are looking for an Engineering Director to lead a newly formed Data and Platforms team. You will be responsible for scaling data capabilities, enhancing data quality, and generating actionable insights. You will be guiding teams focused on integrating data across healthcare systems, building tools for data scientists to derive business intelligence, and supporting engineers working with partners to share and analyze data.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the growth of a team of engineers, with a focus on development, mentorship, and fostering industry connections.
  • Partner with engineering teams to refine and optimize processes for seamless data integration with healthcare providers.
  • Define a technical vision for the company’s data platform, making essential data and tools accessible to teams across the organization and streamlining integration efforts.
  • Strengthen governance and data pipeline quality across databases, Jupyter notebooks, and proprietary ETL systems, ensuring smooth integration with our development cycles and evolving processes as necessary.
  • Champion the implementation of AI/ML across the organization.
  • Oversee the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring that all milestones are met on time, under budget, and with the highest standards of quality.


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Over 10 years in engineering, with experience building and integrating complex data systems and working with large datasets.
  • Over 5 years in leadership roles, ideally with 2+ years managing engineering managers and leading large teams (20+ people).
  • Comprehensive knowledge of data platforms, including storage, querying, ETL orchestration, and AI/ML pipeline development.
  • A strong track record of delivering engineering projects successfully, from inception to execution, with a focus on customer satisfaction and effective change management.
  • Proven ability to engage and collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly in navigating challenging trade-offs and negotiating priorities.


Can this role be interesting for you or anyone you know? If so, please send your CV and contact information to d.sonneveld@panda-int.com, and we will be in touch for a conversation.

Position: Engineering Director (Data, Platforms)
Location: New York 
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: By agreement