Director, Ai Engineering Operations & Data Engineering

Workday

Toronto, ON, Canada
Base: $159,800 - $239,800 cad annually; bonus/equi...
Fully remote
10+ years data engineering experience
Cloud platforms aws snowflake databricks
7+ years managing engineering teams
This role oversees the strategic direction for both core Data Engineering and a newly formed AI Engineering Operations function at Workday

Job Summary

  • This role oversees the strategic direction for both core Data Engineering and a newly formed AI Engineering Operations function at Workday.
  • The successful candidate will lead high-performing teams to ensure scalable data flows and seamless deployment of AI models across the enterprise.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or with customers, combined with competitive compensation and benefits.

Matching Summary

This role oversees the strategic direction for both core Data Engineering and a newly formed AI Engineering Operations function at Workday.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years data engineering experience
  • Cloud platforms AWS Snowflake Databricks
  • 7+ years managing engineering teams
  • Enterprise ETL/ELT pipeline design
  • MLOps lifecycle and model deployment
  • AI Engineering Operations strategy

Nice-to-have

  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience fostering innovation culture
  • Cross-functional project management skills

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 engineering managers
  • Proven track record building MLOps functions

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