Managing Director, Head Of Data Platform Engineering

OakTree Capital

Los Angeles, United States
Base: $225,000 - $250,000; bonus/equity: discretio...
On-site
Enterprise data platform engineering
Cloud-native data stack
Data platform modernization
Own the engineering strategy, delivery, and evolution of the firm’s enterprise data platforms, supporting critical investment, operational, and reporting workflows

Job Summary

  • Own the engineering strategy, delivery, and evolution of the firm’s enterprise data platforms, supporting critical investment, operational, and reporting workflows.
  • Lead teams responsible for building and operating modern cloud-based data platforms and modernizing legacy data environments while ensuring reliability and scalability.
  • Partner with various teams to ensure data infrastructure enables trusted data, accelerates decision-making, and supports the firm’s long-term technology strategy.

Matching Summary

Own the engineering strategy, delivery, and evolution of the firm’s enterprise data platforms, supporting critical investment, operational, and reporting workflows.

Salary

Base: $225,000 - $250,000; Bonus/Equity: discretionary bonus incentives; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise data platform engineering
  • Cloud-native data stack
  • Data platform modernization
  • Data governance and standards
  • Engineering delivery and execution
  • Platform reliability and operational readiness

Nice-to-have

  • Financial services experience
  • Collaborative and inclusive environment
  • Continuous improvement culture
  • Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving

Key Requirements

  • 15+ years of experience in data engineering or platform engineering
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams
  • Experience with modern data platforms (cloud, data warehouses, data lakes)
  • Experience modernizing legacy data environments
  • Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

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