Senior Manager, Data Engineer, PXT Central Science (PXTCS)

PXT Central Science (PXTCS) is seeking a driven results-oriented Senior Manager of Data Engineering to lead and grow a high-performing team. We are looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced high-ambiguity environment relishes working at scale puts big data to work and above all else is passionate about building teams and developing talent.

PXTCS applies science to improve the employee and candidate experience across Amazons People Experience and Technology (PXT) this role you will own the data engineering vision strategy and execution that powers insights and products enabling Amazon to Hire and Develop the Best.

Key job responsibilities
- Own the data engineering product vision and roadmap for your organization aligning to PXTCS strategic goals
- Drive architectural design choices for scalable reliable and performant data infrastructure and services
- Lead the design and development of data pipelines data models and data warehouse strategy that aggregate data from multiple sources and expose actionable insights
- Ensure the highest standards of quality maintainability performance and availability across all data systems
- Build lead mentor and develop a team.
- Recruit and retain top talent; foster a culture of ownership innovation and continuous learning
- Partner closely with scientists applied scientists economists and PXT business leaders to understand data needs and deliver solutions that accelerate decision-making
- Propose and implement business metrics for senior leadership reviews
- Perform deep-dives to identify root causes behind variances in key parameters and surface compelling data-driven recommendations
- Triage competing priorities in a high-ambiguity environment using both quantitative analysis and business judgment
- Work across PXTCS and PXT partner teams to expose data pipelines and enable self-service analytics
- Develop intelligent insightful self-reporting tools that empower stakeholders with actionable data
Report results in a manner that is both statistically rigorous and compellingly relevant to business stakeholders

- 6 years of data engineering database engineering business intelligence or business analytics experience
- Experience hiring developing and managing high-performing technical teams
- Experience developing and presenting recommendations of new metrics allowing better understanding of the performance of the business

- Masters degree or equivalent in a quantitative field or PhD
- Experience working effectively with science data processing and software engineering teams
- Experience with AWS services including S3 Redshift EMR and RDS
- Experience working directly with business stakeholders to translate between data and business needs
- Experience working with data warehousing data quality

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at CA San Francisco - 232700.00 - 314800.00 USD annually
USA MA Boston - 202300.00 - 273700.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 202300.00 - 273700.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 202300.00 - 273700.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 202300.00 - 273700.00 USD annually