Director of Data

Pebl•Palo Alto, CA

3d•$229,775 - $344,663•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly technical, deeply analytical, and aggressively innovative Director of Data to lead our data strategy, infrastructure, and AI integration. You will not just be managing a team; you will be the chief storyteller for our data and the evangelist for our "AI Everywhere" initiative. Based out of our Palo Alto office, you will sit at the intersection of R&D and our core business functions—specifically Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal—ensuring that Pebl’s vast repository of global employment and compliance data is secure, accessible, and actionable. In-office collaboration is required at our Palo Alto office Monday through Wednesday.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, or analytics, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Deep, hands-on expertise orchestrating our specific modern data infrastructure stack: Snowflake, Fivetran, Atlan, Looker, and Monte Carlo.
Proven experience deploying LLMs, machine learning models, and AI tools for both production products and internal operational workflows.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal to tie data initiatives directly to top-line growth and bottom-line efficiency.
A track record of weaving data into compelling business narratives for non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work from our Palo Alto office Monday through Wednesday to collaborate directly with the executive and R&D teams.

Responsibilities

Own the vision and execution of Pebl’s modern data infrastructure.
Serve as the ultimate technical authority on data engineering, ensuring highly scalable, performant, and reliable data pipelines.
Champion strict data security, privacy, and governance protocols to protect our global payroll, HR, and compliance data.
Transform complex datasets into clear, actionable strategies across all departments.
Partner with Marketing and Sales to optimize our growth funnel, CAC, and conversion rates.
Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Legal to improve billing accuracy, payroll speed, and compliance tracking.
Lead the charge to make Pebl a truly AI-native company.
Bring AI capabilities to our R&D offerings, such as enhancing our compliance assistant, Alfie.
Engage directly with Marketing, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal to embed AI into their daily workflows, driving massive internal efficiency.
Act as the ultimate translator between deep technical R&D work and overarching business objectives.
Master the art of data storytelling to present complex insights to the executive team and the board in a compelling way.
Be a hands-on, execution-oriented leader who ensures delivery of strong business results.
Recruit top-tier talent and assemble a high-performing team of data engineers, analysts, and AI specialists.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and psychological safety to cultivate a data-driven mindset across the entire company.