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Data is at the heart of every decision made at Klaviyo, and we’re looking for an Engineering Manager, Data Engineering to lead our Business Intelligence (BI) infrastructure team.BI at Klaviyo collaborates across all departments to provide a platform that powers all internal data, analytic, and reporting needs. Our mission is to champion data-driven value creation, and you will own creating and maintaining the internal data infrastructure that powers Klaviyo’s business. This role in particular will oversee the infrastructure, pipelines, and security/compliance aspects of our internal analytics platform while driving architectural innovation and fostering team growth.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a thoughtful engineering leader who understands the critical role a well-designed data infrastructure plays in organizational success. You possess strong technical judgment, strategic thinking capabilities, and the ability to manage complex projects through your team. You value collaboration, foster an environment of continuous learning, and actively support your team’s growth and development. You are curious, constantly seeking the best solutions, and passionate about contributing to the success of a data-driven organization.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience leading and managing teams, with a track record of developing talent and delivering impactful results.
• Strong technical foundation in cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and modern data engineering practices.
• At least 7 years of hands-on data engineering experience with SQL and at least 3 years using object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Python).
• Deep expertise in database architecture, including dimensional modeling, data vault, star schemas, or 3NF.
• Demonstrated experience with Big Data technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks/Spark, and Trino.
• Solid experience designing and maintaining real-time data pipelines and managing high-volume semi-structured data.
• Knowledge of data engineering best practices, including data discovery, documentation, security, and compliance.
• Experience working with Docker and container orchestration (ECS, Kubernetes).
• Experience building data products with a security first mindset.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience managing large-scale data infrastructure teams, with proven ability to scale teams effectively.
• Experience building the backend layer of data-intensive products.
• Familiarity with multi-petabyte data models and TB-scale ingestion workflows.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying current with industry trends.
• History of running POCs on emerging technologies and driving adoption where applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively mentor team members and foster professional growth.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle in an agile environment.
  Join Klaviyo to lead our data ecosystem’s architectural evolution and drive data-driven innovation across the company.
  

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GET TO KNOW KLAVIYO

We’re Klaviyo (pronounced clay-vee-oh). We empower creators to own their destiny by making first-party data accessible and actionable like never before. We see limitless potential for the technology we’re developing to nurture personalized experiences in ecommerce and beyond. To reach our goals, we need our own crew of remarkable creators—ambitious and collaborative teammates who stay focused on our north star: delighting our customers. If you’re ready to do the best work of your career, where you’ll be welcomed as your whole self from day one and supported with generous benefits, we hope you’ll join us.
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