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LTKSr Manager, Engineering, Data Engineering
LTK is hiring a Sr Manager, Engineering, Data Engineering to lead the team building and maintaining the data systems that drive company products, analytics, governance, and…
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LTK is hiring a Sr Manager, Engineering, Data Engineering to lead the team building and maintaining the data systems that drive company products, analytics, governance, and emerging artificial intelligence initiatives. Operating remotely from the U.S., this leadership position oversees technical direction across data architecture, storage, pipelines, quality, and platform reliability. Founded in 2011, LTK serves as a global technology platform that connects lifestyle creators, brands, and shoppers, powering more than…
Job Description
LTK is hiring a Sr Manager, Engineering, Data Engineering to lead the team building and maintaining the data systems that drive company products, analytics, governance, and emerging artificial intelligence initiatives. Operating remotely from the U.S., this leadership position oversees technical direction across data architecture, storage, pipelines, quality, and platform reliability.
Founded in 2011, LTK serves as a global technology platform that connects lifestyle creators, brands, and shoppers, powering more than $5 billion in annual retail sales across over 160 countries. The ideal candidate brings strong technical judgment, business acumen, and people leadership experience to guide a talented group of data and software engineers. This role involves translating complex business demands into scalable roadmaps, balancing daily delivery with long-term platform investments, and establishing high standards for observability, security, and cost efficiency.
This is a full-time, remote-first position offering a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid parental leave, and flexible time off.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of software and data engineers while fostering an inclusive team culture
- Define the technical direction for data platforms, architecture, ingestion, transformation, storage, and governance
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners including Product, Analytics, Finance, Security, and Legal to set clear execution roadmaps
- Drive major data engineering initiatives such as platform modernization, analytics enablement, and data quality enhancements
- Establish standards for data reliability, security, performance, observability, and cost management
- Manage technical risks and dependencies while communicating key decisions to stakeholders
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience working in data engineering, platform engineering, or backend engineering
- Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience managing performance and developing engineering teams
- Proven track record of owning technical roadmaps and balancing business priorities with system scalability and security
- Technical expertise in distributed systems, data modeling, data pipelines, and cloud production operations
- Authorization to work in the U.S., as visa sponsorships are not available
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience modernizing enterprise data platforms and applying data governance principles across data lineage, privacy, and access controls
- Familiarity with modern data stack technologies including Python, Scala, SQL, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, AWS, and Snowflake
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- 401(k) with company matching
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave
- Summer Fridays and flexible paid time off
- Remote-first, productivity-first work environment
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is remote from the U.S. within a productivity-first environment.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time position.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in data, platform, or backend engineering, along with at least 3 years of people leadership experience.
What benefits are provided?
LTK offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, paid maternity and paternity leave, flexible PTO, and Summer Fridays.
What is the salary for this position?
The specific salary is not stated in the job posting.
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