Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Pacvue; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 195,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eCommerce software company is looking for a Senior Manager, Data Engineering to drive the data strategy of their platform. The successful candidate will lead a team of software engineers, design data solutions, and collaborate across various teams. Candidates should have extensive experience with Snowflake and BigQuery, as well as leadership abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Snowflake and BigQuery.
• Experience with paid advertising platforms and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of data solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and external clients.
• Ensure best practices for data pipeline design and scalability.
• Mentor a team of software engineers and manage expectations.

Skills

Data engineering expertise

Snowflake

BigQuery

Relational databases

Advertising platform integration

Problem-solving

Leadership

Job description

About Us

Pacvue is the leading software suite for eCommerce advertising, sales, and intelligence. We help some of the world's largest brands grow their business on Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, and other marketplaces and work with sellers and agencies of all sizes to help them compete in the constantly changing world of online retail. Our mission is to empower teams to win in the future of eCommerce, and we do it by building first-to-market technology, solving complex problems with our customers, and bringing expertise, collaboration, and innovation to our work every single day.

Why work at Pacvue?

• Be on the cutting edge - Pacvue is transforming the way brands and sellers win online. Our product uses machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data to make intelligent decisions and recommendations.
• Have fun – we have an energetic and passionate team with a joint mission to win and help our brands and sellers succeed.
• Learn – from the best! Our team is full of talented people who want to help you learn, grow – providing you with mentorship, the industry\'s best practices and thought leadership.
• Grow fast – the eCommerce industry has grown fast in the past 2-3 years. Pacvue has grown even faster than most high-tech companies in the market.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Data Engineering to own and drive the data side of our platform and manage a team of software engineers. This role requires a strong background in modern data platforms, excellent communication skills to partner across product, commercial, and (at times) external client teams, and familiarity with the paid advertising ecosystem. Knowledge of retailer commerce operations is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of data solutions across Snowflake, BigQuery, and traditional relational databases.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, commercial teams, and external clients to understand requirements, troubleshoot technical issues, and deliver reliable data solutions.
• Ensure best practices for data pipeline design, performance, and scalability, including cost-optimization strategies.
• Partner with AI / algorithm research and engineering teams to provide data infrastructure support.
• Contribute to our data strategy execution, aligning projects with leadership goals and coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality documentation, including system designs, architecture proposals, and operational guides.
• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance in data engineering and system design. Set clear expectations, foster accountability, and support the professional growth and development of team members while driving high-quality execution.

Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Snowflake, BigQuery, and at least one traditional RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with a proven ability to partner effectively with product, business, and commercial stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or integrating with paid advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta, Amazon, etc.) and understanding of advertising data structures.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Self-starter who can work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Prior leadership experience managing or mentoring a team of engineers.

Benefits

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA / HSA, Life Insurance and Pet Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Take up to 2 Days of Paid Time Off to Volunteer with a 501c Organization
• Paid Parental Leave

The annual base salary range for this position is $195k - $235k. The actual salary will vary depending on the applicant\'s experience, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity and market data for their location. This position is also eligible for an additional annual bonus compensation through one of Pacvue\'s highly attractive incentive plans, full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

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Pacvue is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.