Director, Data Products And Engineering

Starz Entertainment LLC

Base: $190,000 - $220,000; bonus/equity: annual di...
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12-15+ years software and data platform experience
Cloud-native architecture and operations expertise
Hands-on data engineering and software development skills
** Starz Entertainment LLC is seeking a hands-on leader for the position of Director, Data Products and Engineering, responsible for building and scaling their Data Products & Engineering organization. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in data platforms and software systems, with a strong ability to lead engineering teams and shape Starz's data strategy. **

Job Summary

  • This role requires a hands-on leader who will build foundational platforms while retaining deep technical involvement in code and architecture.
  • The successful candidate will partner with business stakeholders to define a pragmatic data strategy that treats data as a strategic asset.
  • STARZ offers full coverage medical, vision, and dental benefits along with a 401(k) company match and tuition reimbursement up to a graduate degree.

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** Starz Entertainment LLC is seeking a hands-on leader for the position of Director, Data Products and Engineering, responsible for building and scaling their Data Products & Engineering organization. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in data platforms and software systems, with a strong ability to lead engineering teams and shape Starz's data strategy. **

Salary

Base: $190,000 - $220,000; Bonus/Equity: Annual discretionary bonus mentioned; Benefits: Full coverage medical/vision/dental, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12-15+ years software and data platform experience
  • Cloud-native architecture and operations expertise
  • Hands-on data engineering and software development skills
  • AI/ML platform building and scaling experience
  • Data governance, security, and quality enforcement

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in media or streaming business domains
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts
  • Culture of ownership and craftsmanship
  • Mentoring senior engineers and tech leads
  • Strategic replacement of third-party solutions

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
  • 5-8 years leading people and teams
  • Proven ability to bridge business strategy and technical execution

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