FVP, Data Engineering Manager

Must sit 100% onsite in San Diego; relocation assistance is not offeredC2C and 3rd Party Candidates will not be consideredMax base salary is $180k and does come with a bonus of up to 20%**This is a true engineering management role*** People Management is a key requirementNeeds someone who can:Gain the engineers' respectSpeak for the teamRemove blockersActually think about team performance and their reports individual engineer growthTeam DetailsTeam size: 10-15 totalMix of tech leads, senior and junior engineersFTEs + contractorsOnsite + nearshore/offshoreFuture: will also manage internsWhat the Team DoesEngineering projects only (fixed team)Projects range for example anywhere from 3 months to 13 monthsThis manager needs to:Plan projectsFigure out how to use the engineers effectivelyManage executionProvide ongoing training and career developmentA common workflow:Someone comes in saying they need access to certain dataThis role figures out where the data should come fromShapes the data however the business needs itRight now it's often just Point A → Point B, but it's getting more complex over time.Additional Responsibilities (Non‑Functional)Even though it's an engineering role, they also expect coverage on:Data governance- MUST HAVE DATABRICKSData architecture (working with peers, alignment)Evangelizing the data platformAfter planning → during execution:Create runbooksKnowledge transfer / documentationIdeal Industry BackgroundComes from a regulated industry (Banking, insurance, healthcare tech, etc.)Not looking for startup‑only backgroundsNeeds to be comfortable navigating a structured, compliance‑heavy environmentAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.