Manager, Cloud and Data

The CompanyOutrider is a software company that is automating distribution yards with electric, self-driving trucks. Our system eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive while it improves safety and efficiency. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation. We are a private company founded in 2018 and backed by NEA, 8VC, Koch Disruptive Technologies, NVIDIA, and other top-tier investors. Our customers are Fortune 200 companies and our autonomous trucks are already running in distribution yards. For more information, visit www.outrider.aiOverviewThe Manager,Cloud and Data will report to the VP of Engineering and lead the Cloud and Data team. This individual will lead the team to architect, implement, and operate critical scalable data infrastructure for a geographically distributed robot fleet and company.Key ResponsibilitiesMentor team membersArchitect, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructureManage the day-to-day of team membersSupport long term planning, scheduling and budgetingSupport hiring, mentoring and team growthContribute generally to the growth and success of the Company and the building of a vibrant culture focused on the responsible deployment of zero-emission autonomous vehicle technology.Effectively partner with others in the organization with thoughtfulness and empathyRequired Qualifications3+ years of technical experience in data engineering, including expertise with SQL, Python, distributed processing (e.g., Spark/PySpark), ETL/ELT, and cloud services (AWS/GCP)2+ years of team management experience, including hiring, mentoring, and retaining high-impact, diverse teamsExperience evaluating and integrating external services and softwareExperience leveraging agentic AI for team and organizational succesIdeal QualificationsExperience with IoT and related technologiesExperience with PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, Streamlit, AWS Batch, and streaming data tools (e.g., Kafka/Flink), modern data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake/Athena(Trino)), and Kubernetes (k8)Compensation & BenefitsSalary: $140,000 - $160,000Actual compensation is based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, and specific work location due to differences in the cost of laborEquity: equity package commensurate on experience and skillsRelocation Assistance Health InsuranceDental insuranceVision InsuranceParental Leave401(K) RetirementFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Short-Term DisabilityLong–Term Disability Life insurancePet insuranceMental health benefitsProfessional Development BenefitsPlease note: At this time, we are only hiring candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States and reside within the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support international employment arrangements for this role.