Sr. Director, Data Engineering & Services
@ Ripple

San Francisco, California, United States
$320,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 25 days ago

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About Ripple

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating more economic fairness and opportunity around the world.

The Work

The Sr. Director, Data Engineering & Services will lead our Data Sciences, Data Engineering, and Data Infrastructure teams to advance Ripple's application development, SaaS operations, business operations, and customer analytics.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and lead high-performing teams in data sciences, engineering, and AI.
  • Mentor team members including managers, data scientists, and engineers.
  • Provide hands-on technical leadership and deliver outstanding results.
  • Drive technical and operational excellence and deliver multiple roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Scale the team by attracting top talent and defining quarterly plans.

What You’ll Bring

  • 12+ years of hands-on leadership experience in data science and engineering.
  • Strong skills in building scalable distributed systems using SQL and Python.
  • Expertise in Agile development and robust software/database design.
  • A passion for collaboration, technical mentorship, and knowledge sharing.
  • BS in Computer Science or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

For positions based in CA, the annual base salary ranges between $280,000 and $360,000 USD. Ripple offers competitive salary, bonuses, equity, comprehensive benefits, and a stimulating work environment that includes in-office collaboration days and company events.

Key Skills/Competency

Sr. Director, Data Engineering & Services, Data Science, Data Engineering, AI, Distributed Systems, SQL, Python, Agile, Team Leadership, SaaS Operations

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  • Research Ripple's culture: Study their mission and recent news on LinkedIn.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight leadership and technical expertise.
  • Prepare for technical interviews: Review distributed systems and agile projects.
  • Demonstrate team mentorship: Emphasize experience managing diverse teams.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review scalable system designs and distributed architecture.
Practice SQL and Python coding challenges.
Study Agile methodologies in software development.
Refresh knowledge on data parsing and schema design.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a team.
Explain handling high-pressure decision making.
Detail a conflict resolved with stakeholders.
Share mentoring success stories with diverse teams.

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