Engineering Manager

Datasite is where deals are made. We provide the data rooms and SaaS technology used in M&A and other high-value transactions, to deliver projects in more than 170 countries. Carrying that success into the future is all about you. Your useful skills, your unusual experience, your unique ideas. Everyone here brings something unexpected. What’s yours? Invest your talents in us, and we’ll return the compliment.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly talented Engineering Manager to join our team and drive the development and delivery of our cutting-edge SaaS platform. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of skilled engineers in designing, implementing, and maintaining a secure, high-performance customer experience on Datasite's advanced K8s & Cloud native platform. Your expertise in data architecture and/or cloud infrastructure for data and leadership skills will be instrumental in delivering innovative solutions to our customers.

Ideal location is Minneapolis, MN but we are open to US-remote.

Responsibilities:

Engaging Highly Talented Teams:

• Lead and inspire a team of engineers, providing clear direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to foster growth and drive engagement.
• Create a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a high level of employee retention and engagement within the engineering team.

Technical Strategy and Execution:

• Define and execute the technical strategy for the engineering team, aligning it with the company's business goals and objectives.
• Drive the design and implementation of a scalable, secure, and reliable microservice platform architecture.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality, maintainable software solutions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and UX/UI, to ensure alignment and successful execution of projects.
• Work with our data teams to make critical decisions about projects as Datasite drastically increases its data product offerings.
• Consult with data engineers, data scientists, and other data leadership. .
• Provide technical guidance and support to stakeholders across the organization, promoting effective communication and collaboration.
• Manage relationships with external partners and vendors, leveraging their expertise and resources to drive innovation and efficiency.

Talent Development and Recruitment:

• Develop and implement strategies for attracting top engineering talent, actively participating in the recruitment and selection process.
• Foster the professional growth and development of team members through mentorship, training, and performance management.
• Create opportunities for knowledge sharing and skill enhancement within the engineering team.

Industry Engagement:

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and apply that knowledge to drive innovation within the engineering team.
• Represent Datasite in relevant industry conferences, events, and forums, enhancing the company's visibility and reputation.
• Foster relationships with industry influencers, key stakeholders, and potential partners to strengthen Datasite's presence in the tech community.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
• 3-5 years leadership experience
• Experience overseeing the expansion of cloud data warehouse and data lake architectures.
• Prior Data Engineering background a strong plus
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, driving innovation, collaboration, and high-performance culture.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering impactful results.
• Experience in the M&A industry or related domains is a plus.

As a global organization, Datasite knows that diverse perspectives are essential to our success. We’re committed to maintaining a diverse workforce to serve our customers around the world. Datasite is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and furthers the principles of EEO through Affirmative Action.