Director, Software Engineering (Analytics & Data)
Job Summary
Job Description
Coupa is seeking a Director, Software Engineering for Analytics & Data to lead the development of its next-generation data lake and semantic layer. This role involves overseeing multiple engineering teams, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the implementation of scalable data solutions for advanced analytics and business intelligence. Responsibilities include defining the technical vision, leading and mentoring teams, architecting data pipelines and storage solutions, selecting and adopting big data technologies, and fostering a culture of innovation. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 10 years in leadership, and a proven track record in building large-scale data platforms.
Must have:
- 15+ years software engineering experience
- 10+ years leadership experience
- Architecting large-scale data platforms
- Leading complex technical initiatives
- Deep technical expertise in big data technologies
- Cloud platform expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Data modeling and ETL/ELT expertise
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Agile development methodologies
Good to have:
- Experience in a B2B SaaS environment
- Experience with tools like Airflow or Luigi
- Expertise in SQL, NoSQL, and columnar databases
- Query optimization and performance tuning
14 skills required
Job Details
Coupa makes margins multiply through its community-generated AI and industry-leading total spend management platform for businesses large and small. Coupa AI is informed by trillions of dollars of direct and indirect spend data across a global network of 10M+ buyers and suppliers. We empower you with the ability to predict, prescribe, and automate smarter, more profitable business decisions to improve operating margins.
Why join Coupa?
🔹 Pioneering Technology: At Coupa, we're at the forefront of innovation, leveraging the latest technology to empower our customers with greater efficiency and visibility in their spend.
🔹 Collaborative Culture: We value collaboration and teamwork, and our culture is driven by transparency, openness, and a shared commitment to excellence.
🔹 Global Impact: Join a company where your work has a global, measurable impact on our clients, the business, and each other.
Learn more on Life at Coupa blog and hear from our employees about their experiences working at Coupa.
The Impact of a Director, Software Engineering - Analytics & Data at Coupa:
The Director of Software Engineering - Analytics & Data will be a highly technical and strategic leader responsible for defining, building, and delivering Coupa's next-generation data lake and semantic layer. This role will oversee multiple engineering teams, drive technical excellence, and ensure the successful implementation of scalable and performant data solutions that empower advanced analytics and business intelligence across the organization. The Director will report to the VP of Engineering or a similar executive leadership role.
What You'll Do:
- Define and execute the long-term technical vision and strategy for Coupa's data lake and semantic layer, aligning with overall company objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and grow multiple high-performing software engineering teams focused on data engineering, analytics applications, and platform infrastructure.
- Architect and oversee the design and implementation of highly scalable, resilient, and cost-effective data pipelines, data storage solutions (data lake), and semantic models.
- Drive the selection and adoption of cutting-edge big data technologies, cloud services, and best practices to optimize data processing, storage, and accessibility.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the analytics and data engineering organization.
- Manage engineering resources, budgets, and project timelines effectively to ensure timely and successful delivery of initiatives.
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
- 15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 10+ years in a leadership role managing multiple software engineering teams, preferably within a B2B SaaS environment.
- Proven track record of successfully architecting, building, and delivering large-scale data platforms, including data lakes and semantic layers. Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy, make sound architectural decisions, and lead complex technical initiatives from conception to production.
- Deep technical expertise in big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Flink, Delta Lake, Snowflake, Databricks), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and modern data warehousing concepts. Expertise in data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and building robust data pipelines using tools like Airflow or Luigi.
- Strong understanding of database technologies, including SQL, NoSQL, and columnar databases, with proven experience in query optimization and performance tuning.
- Excellent leadership, communication (verbal and written), and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Experience with agile development methodologies and a strong commitment to engineering best practices (CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Proven hands-on experience with skills:
The estimated pay range for this role is $219,300 - $258,00
The starting salary for the successful candidate will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
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