Engineering Manager, Distributed Data Systems

About Onehouse

Onehouse is a mission-driven company dedicated to freeing data from data platform lock-in. We deliver the industry’s most interoperable data lakehouse through a cloud-native managed service built on Apache Hudi. Onehouse enables organizations to ingest data at scale with minute-level freshness, centrally store it, and make available to any downstream query engine and use case (from traditional analytics to real-time AI / ML).

We are a team of self-driven, inspired, and seasoned builders that have created large-scale data systems and globally distributed platforms that sit at the heart of some of the largest enterprises out there including Uber, Snowflake, AWS, Linkedin, Confluent and many more. Riding off a fresh $35M Series B backed by Craft, Greylock and Addition Ventures, we're now at $68M total funding and looking for rising talent to grow with us and become future leaders of the team. Come help us build the world's best fully managed and self-optimizing data lake platform!

*If not local to Bay Area, you must be willing to relocate within 45 days and onboard in person for one week. Relocation package provided.

The Community You Will Join

When you join Onehouse, you're joining a team of passionate professionals tackling the deeply technical challenges of building a 2-sided engineering product. Our engineering team serves as the bridge between the worlds of open source and enterprise: contributing directly to and growing Apache Hudi (already used at scale by global enterprises like Uber, Amazon, ByteDance etc) and concurrently defining a new industry category - the transactional data lake.

Who Are You?

You are a seasoned technology professional with a robust technical background and proven experience in leading and managing teams. As a Tech Lead Manager, you are not only technically proficient but also adept at project management and people management. You are someone who thrives in a player-coach role, seamlessly transitioning between hands-on technical work and strategic leadership responsibilities.

• As an engineering leader in the Data Infrastructure team, you will create the vision for and enable the team to build and productionize the next generation of our data tech stack.
• Balance a mix of people management and technical hands-on work, with an eye towards building for the long term by setting a high bar for technical design, code quality and developing our engineers into high performing, technical leaders that are skilled and excited to build the next generation data stack.
• Accelerate our open source <> enterprise flywheel by working on the guts of Apache Hudi's transactional engine and optimizing it for diverse Onehouse customer workloads.

• Oversee the execution of projects related to data infrastructure development, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. Work closely with architects, product managers and cross-functional teams to prioritize initiatives and turn requirements into executable tasks.
• Develop team governance and rituals, establish and run regular meetings to drive consensus and execution with our core India team. 
• Mentor junior engineers on the team by providing technical guidance and support to the team and facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes.
• Outstanding ownership of not only the area of your team, but in multiple functional areas such as data compute engines, distributed systems, and data storage systems.
• Writing code, review pull requests, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high code quality standards, leading by example as an engineer at heart.
• Maintain a deep understanding of data engineering principles, best practices, and emerging technologies to drive engineering initiatives that result in an elevated customer experience.
• Actively participate in technical design discussions and ensure that the team is making the most effective decisions.
• Hire and develop the best talent possible.
• Be responsible for the growth and development of the team.
• Work cross-functionally with product management leadership to drive said vision.

• Technical Expertise: You’ve 8-10+ years of software engineering experience in Java, 5+ years working on data systems and possess deep technical knowledge and skills, staying current with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices. Your coding skills are sharp, and you are capable of tackling complex technical challenges head-on.

• Technical Depth: You've experience in building large scale distributed systems and experience in 1 of 2 following areas:
• Experience with the inner workings of distributed database systems
• Experience with large scale data compute engines/processing frameworks

• Leadership Skills: You’ve 1+ years of experience leading teams building data systems, have a track record of successfully leading and mentoring teams. You understand how to motivate and develop your team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

• Project Management: You excel in project management, with the ability to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Your organizational skills and attention to detail ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.

• Communication: You are an effective communicator, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and ensuring that your team is aligned with the company’s vision and goals.

• Problem Solver: You are a strategic thinker and a problem solver, always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes. Your analytical mindset helps you navigate complex issues and find innovative solutions.

How We'll Take Care of You

-Competitive Compensation; the estimated base salary range for this role is $240,000 - $270,000

-Equity Compensation; our success is your success with eligible participation in our company equity plan

-Health & Well-being; we'll invest in your physical and mental well-being with up to 90% health coverage (50% for spouses/dependents) including comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

-Financial Future; we'll invest in your financial well-being by making this role eligible to contribute to our company 401(k) or Roth 401(k) retirement plan

-Location; we are a remote-friendly company (internationally distributed across N. America + India), though some roles will be subject to in-person requirements in alignment with the needs of the business

-Generous Time Off; unlimited PTO (mandatory 1 week/year minimum), uncapped sick days and 11 paid company holidays

-Company Camaraderie; Annual company offsites and Quarterly team onsites @Sunnyvale HQ

-Food & Meal Allowance; weekly lunch stipend, in-office snacks/drinks

-Equipment; we'll provide you with the equipment you need to be successful and a one-time $500 stipend for your initial desk setup

-Child Bonding!; 8 weeks off for parents (birthing, non-birthing, adoptive, foster, child placement, new guardianship) - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition

House Values

One Team

Optimize for the company, your team, self - in that order. We may fight long and hard in the trenches, take care of your co-workers with empathy. We give more than we take to build the one house, that everyone dreams of being part of.

Tough & Persevering

We are building our company in a very large, fast-growing but highly competitive space. Life will get tough sometimes. We take hardships in the stride, be positive, focus all energy on the path forward and develop a champion's mindset to overcome odds. Always day one!

Keep Making It Better Always

Rome was not built in a day; If we can get 1% better each day for one year, we'll end up thirty-seven times better. This means being organized, communicating promptly, taking even small tasks seriously, tracking all small ideas, and paying it forward.

Think Big, Act Fast

We have tremendous scope for innovation, but we will still be judged by impact over time. Big, bold ideas still need to be strategized against priorities, broken down, set in rapid motion, measure, refine, repeat. Great execution is what separates promising companies from proven unicorns.

Be Customer Obsessed

Everyone has the responsibility to drive towards the best experience for the customer, be an OSS user or a paid customer. If something is broken, own it, say something, do something; never ignore. Be the change that you want to see in the company.

Pay Range Transparency

Onehouse is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Our job titles may span more than one career level. The pay range(s) for this role is listed above and represents the base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings for commissionable roles. Actual compensation packages are dependent upon several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: job-related skills, depth of transferable experience, relevant certifications and training, business needs, market demands and specific work location. Based on the factors above, Onehouse utilizes the full width of the range; the base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The total compensation package for this position will also include eligibility for equity options and the benefits listed above.