Engineering Manager-Data Platform

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As an Engineering Manager of Data Platform, you will be a trailblazer, building and leading a high-performing engineering team. Your team will initially focus on building a self-served, exa-byte scale Data Platform for batch data processing, and will eventually expand to include real time data processing. You will set a high technical bar, champion Roblox's leadership principles, and drive the delivery of innovative products that delight our users.

You Will:

• Build and Lead: Attract, hire, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of exceptional engineers. Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone thrives.
• Set the Bar: Establish and maintain a high standard for technical excellence. Ensure your team delivers reliable, scalable, and secure solutions that adhere to Roblox's engineering principles.
• Collaborative Approach: Work closely with product managers, data engineers, data scientists, and other team members to comprehend business requirements and convert them into technical solutions.
• Be part of the team that drives the engineering strategy for Roblox. Find opportunities for innovation and growth, and prioritize projects that deliver the most value to our users.
• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement within your team. Encourage trying new approaches, learning from each other, and embracing pioneering technologies.

You Have:

• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and scaling engineering teams, ideally in a high-growth environment.
• Experience in engineering management for at least 2 years, including setting roadmap, charter, vision, and important metrics for the engineering team.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of data principles, architectures, and technologies.
• 8+ years of experience with big data tools and technologies like Spark, Flink, optimized Sql, Map Reduce, HDFS, Hive
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Golang, Java, Helm, Terraform
• Experience working with Cloud providers like AWS - S3, EMR, EKS
• A Computer Science or related degree BS or MS graduate
• Roblox Alignment: Strong alignment with Roblox's leadership principles, including a focus on respect, safety, creativity, and community.
• Excellent Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build rapport with team members, customers, and leaders across the organization.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to break down complex challenges and develop creative solutions.
• Passion for Data: Data driven in decision making and eager to make Data Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable
• Passion for Roblox: A genuine excitement for our platform and the possibilities of the metaverse.