Sr. Manager, Data Engineering

Scorpion Therapeutics; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 258,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracyte is seeking a Senior Manager of Data Engineering in a hybrid San Diego or US-remote role. Lead enterprise data platforms supporting scientific and clinical teams, shaping architecture with AWS and guiding cross-functional collaboration.

You will manage a data engineering team, ensure data quality and security, and translate complex requirements into scalable pipelines while driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in data or software engineering.
• 5+ years of people management.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of data engineers.
• Guiding platform architecture and implementation with AWS services (S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda).
• Ensuring data quality, security, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Translating complex requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Establishing standards.
• Driving continuous improvement in data engineering practices.

Skills

Data engineering

AWS

SQL

Python

Data pipelines

Leadership

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

S3

Glue

Athena

Lambda

Job description

Senior Manager, Data Engineering at Veracyte

Leading the development and operation of enterprise data platforms to support scientific, clinical, operational, and commercial teams.

• Managing a team of data engineers
• Guiding platform architecture and implementation with AWS services (S3, Glue, Athena, Lambda)
• Ensuring data quality, security, compliance, and operational excellence
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
• Translating complex requirements into scalable data solutions
• Establishing standards
• Driving continuous improvement in data engineering practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's in a related field
• 8+ years in data or software engineering
• 5+ years of people management
• Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, data pipelines, and cloud platforms, especially AWS
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence across functions

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in biopharma, diagnostics, healthcare, or regulated environments
• Familiarity with bioinformatics, ML/AI data workflows
• Managing data costs and security

The position is based in San Diego (hybrid) or US remote, with salary ranges of $192,825–$258,000 depending on location and experience.