Data Engineering Manager

Job description

At Shopify, data isn't just numbers—it's the voice of our merchants, buyers, and developers. Listening to this voice is key to revolutionizing commerce for everyone. Our Data Engineering team constructs the essential frameworks that convert raw data into trusted, actionable insights, which not only drive decision-making but also power our operational systems, such as cutting-edge recommender engines and efficient order processing systems.We’re on the lookout for a Data Engineering Manager to lead and inspire a team of Data Engineers who build and maintain the robust infrastructure, pipelines, and data models that fuel Shopify's growth. Your mission? Ensure your teams not only meet objectives but thrive in an environment that promotes growth and mastery of their craft. You'll lead a team of senior and staff Data Engineers across our Merchandising and Deliver domains: the data behind how merchants build and manage what they sell, and how those orders get fulfilled and delivered.What You'll DoLead a team (or multiple teams) of Data Engineers, steering multiple projects within a data domain (or multiple domains)Guarantee team objectives are met, resources are optimized, and your people are empoweredChampion technical excellence across our cutting-edge stack: BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, Kafka, Spark, FlinkCollaborate with Product, Engineering, Data Science, and Leadership to craft high-impact data solutions while synchronizing your teams’ efforts with Shopify’s strategic visionEmbrace AI and LLMs to accelerate repetitive tasks, freeing you to focus on the creative problem-solving that makes this work truly rewardingCultivate top talent: we treat data products like real products, with ownership, reliability, and quality at the coreOwn delivery outcomes: ensure projects launch on time and exceed quality benchmarksChampion data governance, dimensional modeling, and best practices across data pipelinesFoster a culture of craft excellence, knowledge sharing, and relentless improvementWhat We're Looking ForProven experience in managing and scaling Data Engineering teamsHands-on expertise with data infrastructure, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data modeling, operational systems, and distributed systemsStrong command of modern data stack technologies (e.g., BigQuery, dbt, Airflow, Kafka, Spark, Flink, or similar)Deep understanding of data transformation logic beyond tool configurationAbility to link team efforts to business outcomes and make strategic trade-offsA track record of developing engineers and building high-performing teamsStellar collaboration skills across technical and non-technical spheresYou thrive in fast-paced environments and embrace ambiguity while maintaining focus on data quality, governance, and lineageExperience with large-scale data architecture, including domain-driven design and data governanceAre you ready to lead the charge? Join a team where data isn't just a function, it's a catalyst for change. At Shopify, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing commerce globally, steering innovation through data. If you're passionate about building the future and thrive on turning complex challenges into transformative solutions, we want you on board. Let's make commerce better for everyone.