Director, Ai Engineering Operations & Data Engineering

Workday

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Base: $159,800 - $239,800 cad; bonus/equity: eligi...
Fully remote
10+ years data engineering experience
7+ years managing engineering teams
Aws snowflake databricks expertise
This role oversees the strategic direction and execution of both core Data Engineering & Integrations and a newly formed AI Engineering Operations function

Job Summary

  • This role oversees the strategic direction and execution of both core Data Engineering & Integrations and a newly formed AI Engineering Operations function.
  • The position requires leading high-performing teams to ensure scalable, reliable data flow and seamless deployment of AI models within a Fortune 500 environment.
  • Workday offers flexible work arrangements requiring at least half time in-office while providing competitive compensation and stock grants.

Matching Summary

This role oversees the strategic direction and execution of both core Data Engineering & Integrations and a newly formed AI Engineering Operations function.

Salary

Base: $159,800 - $239,800 CAD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years data engineering experience
  • 7+ years managing engineering teams
  • AWS Snowflake Databricks expertise
  • MLOps/AI Engineering Operations leadership
  • Enterprise ETL/ELT pipeline design

Nice-to-have

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience fostering innovation culture
  • Deep understanding of AI architecture principles

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree required; PhD is a plus
  • 10+ years experience in data or software engineering
  • 7+ years experience managing managers and high-performing teams
  • Proven track record building MLOps functions

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