Engineering Manager, Core Data

$188,400 - $251,900/Yr

Retool - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

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About the position

The Core Data Engineering Manager at Retool is responsible for leading a team that ensures data connectivity and usability across the platform. This role combines technical expertise with a product-driven mindset, focusing on building resilient backend infrastructure and driving feature development to support Retool's growing ecosystem. The manager will empower users to leverage critical data sources and facilitate seamless data integration, ultimately transforming how internal tools are built and utilized.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team dedicated to enabling data connectivity and usage across Retool.
• Ensure users can connect, manage, and utilize data from various sources to build internal tools.
• Empower users to leverage critical data sources for transformative data integration.
• Facilitate the connection of any data source to prevent limitations on new use cases or customers.
• Create a unified data model across diverse data sources for better management.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading and scaling successful engineering teams.
• Deep technical understanding to navigate the codebase and engage in design discussions.
• A bias toward impactful goals with a history of setting strategic direction aligned with engineering objectives.
• Strong decision-making skills, balancing speed and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Product-oriented approach to engineering, focused on understanding user needs and prioritizing impactful solutions.
• Thoughtfulness around engineering culture, process, and identity, managing ambiguity and driving accountability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with backend infrastructure and data management systems.
• Familiarity with AI and its applications in software development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Hybrid work location options.
• Equity compensation and performance bonuses.