Director of Engineering, Data

Boulevard

1d•$220,000 - $270,000•Remote

About The Position

Boulevard is seeking a Director of Engineering - Data to build and lead the technical foundation that powers its data ecosystem and products. This role will be responsible for data infrastructure, data governance, ML capabilities, and the underlying systems that enable data-driven products and decision-making across the company. Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, this individual will play a critical leadership role in establishing Boulevard's data platform as a strategic competitive advantage. The work will shape how data is collected, processed, and leveraged across the company, driving insights, powering product innovation, and ensuring operational excellence. The role ensures that data is reliable, secure, performant, and accessible to support the growing customer base and internal teams. The Director will lead a high-impact team of data engineers, with a mandate to grow and scale the organization. This is a foundational role where the individual will architect and build systems that will support Boulevard's growth for years to come.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in data platform engineering, distributed systems, or infrastructure engineering, with deep expertise in building scalable data processing systems
5+ years of people management experience, including managing senior engineers and technical leads
Proven track record of building data platforms and ML systems that support both internal analytics and customer-facing data products
Experience delivering customer-facing reporting, dashboards, and analytics features in collaboration with Product teams
Strong experience with modern data stack technologies (dbt, Airflow, Snowflake, Kafka, etc.)
Deep understanding of data governance, quality frameworks, and security best practices
A strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into technical roadmaps, balancing short-term execution with long-term vision.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines and infrastructure
Partner with the insights team, product management and product engineering to power reporting dashboards, analytics features, and data-driven customer experiences
Establish frameworks for data integrity, lineage, and compliance
Ensure data protection, access controls, and regulatory compliance (including HIPAA)
Provide the foundation and standards for machine learning and AI capabilities
Design and optimize data processing systems for various use cases
Enable seamless data flow between systems and external partners
Define and execute the long-term technical strategy for Boulevard's data platform, ensuring scalability and reliability as we grow
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of data platform engineers, establishing best practices and fostering a culture of excellence
Drive architectural decisions for data systems, balancing current needs with future flexibility and scalability
Establish monitoring, alerting, and operational practices that ensure high availability and performance of data systems
Define and implement data governance policies, security standards, and quality frameworks across the organization
Work with leadership to align data platform roadmap with business objectives and technical strategy