Enterprise Data Architect (EDA)

Verkada • San Mateo, CA

145d • $200,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The Enterprise Data Architect (EDA) is responsible for defining and advancing the company’s enterprise-wide data strategy across all non-product engineering business functions. In this role, the EDA will lead the development of a comprehensive framework to design, implement, and govern enterprise data. This effort will integrate diverse business systems, unify fragmented data, and provide accurate, trusted, and easily accessible information to empower decision-making and drive operational excellence. The EDA will define and champion the enterprise-wide data governance framework, aligning business and technology needs to deliver seamless processes for functional leaders and empower technical teams to create scalable, future-ready solutions. This role is especially critical in a fast-growing organization, where data consistency and reliability are foundational to operational excellence and future scalability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise systems integration.
• Proven track record in designing enterprise-level data architectures in complex, multi-system environments.
• Expertise in data modeling, MDM, Meta Data, and data governance frameworks.
• Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data stacks (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake).
• Experience with integration platforms (ETL/ELT, APIs, event streaming, middleware).
• Knowledge of data security (tokenization, encryption, access controls) and compliance frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Strong ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive consensus across departments.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term architecture vision with short-term delivery needs.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise data strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
• Design and maintain comprehensive data architecture spanning ERP, HRIS, CRM, ATS, Finance, and other core business systems.
• Ensure the architecture supports scalability, performance, and resilience as the company grows.
• Lead initiatives to break down data silos and establish trusted, unified sources of truth across the organization.
• Champion a company-wide data governance framework that fosters a culture of data accountability.
• Facilitate regular meetings with functional leaders, data stewards, and technical specialists to review priorities and resolve data issues.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure shared accountability for data quality and consistency.
• Identify and track data gaps and continuously monitor for data inconsistencies.
• Coordinate remediation efforts with system owners and data stewards to improve data accuracy.
• Implement monitoring and alerts for data quality checks and exception reporting.
• Maintain governance policies and ensure compliance with data standards.
• Measure effectiveness of data governance through key performance indicators.
• Continuously improve governance processes and adopt new tools or methodologies.
• Champion the adoption of a Universal Data Model and ensure consistent definitions across all systems.
• Steer the design and implementation of integrations between business systems using APIs and middleware.
• Coordinate data orchestration pipelines to unify, cleanse, and harmonize data from multiple sources.
• Evaluate emerging data technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
• Lead efforts to democratize data access and empower self-service analytics across the enterprise.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Eligibility for additional forms of compensation, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees