Data & Analytics Engineering Manager
Understood · New York, NY
Posted 27 days ago · $185,000 –$200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 27 days Understood's roles stay open a median of 27 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Understood's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Understood
- moderate 2 stale, 0 reposted of 6 open
- Hiring momentum
- 10 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Understood's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Understood.
About this role
The Data & Analytics Engineering Manager at Understood will lead a team of data engineers, focusing on improving data delivery and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing data pipelines, overseeing data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on project priorities. The role also involves hands-on technical work, coaching team members, and integrating AI into workflows.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Understood as an employer.
What you need
- 7+ years of experience operating on a data team
- Experience leading small teams
- 2+ years of demonstrated success in managing data teams
- Subject-matter expertise in data and analytics engineering
- Experience with data modeling in dbt, testing, orchestration, and CI/CD
- Proficiency in SQL and Python
Nice to have
- Familiarity with data governance for sensitive data
- Experience with A/B testing and experimentation platforms
- Experience with event tracking and design on a platform like Snowplow
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits package that supports wellness for team members and their families
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days a week in the NYC office
- Mac-based environment with provided Mac laptops
- No salary listed beyond the range of $185,000 – $200,000
- Understood does not sponsor applicants for work visas
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Listed by Understood on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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