Director, Data Engineering

Job Description

Meta is seeking an experienced Data Engineering Director to lead a high performing team in developing trusted data analytics platforms for Facebook and Instagram networks.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Analytics, BI, or Data Warehousing
• Experience scaling and managing 50+ person teams and managing senior managers
• Experience working collaboratively with Engineering, Product Management, and/or Data Science
• Experience initiating and driving large scale strategic initiatives
• Experience managing and communicating data warehouse plans to internal clients
• Experience implementing data governance plans
• Experience in SQL or similar languages
• Development experience in at least one object-oriented language (Python, Java, C, C++, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement the vision for a trusted data analytics platform supporting product development across Facebook and Instagram networks
• Manage and grow a high-performing data engineering team
• Establish processes for operational excellence in data fidelity, data privacy, system reliability, and enabling rapid experimentation and data-informed decisions
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and deliver on them
• Drive design, building, and launching of new data models and data pipelines in production
• Define and manage SLA's for all data sets and processes running in production
• Drive data quality across the product vertical and related business areas
• Manage the delivery of high-impact dashboards, data sets, and data visualizations
• Contribute to improving data engineering competency across Meta

Benefits

• Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.