Lead Data Engineer
Core
Lead the data infrastructure for client reporting, measurement, internal operations, and AI-driven work in a B2B marketing agency.
Role type
Lead Data Engineer (Strategic IC with team leadership)
Builds
Production data pipelines, dbt models, and governed data layers for AI agents
Domain
B2B Marketing / Data Engineering / AI
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Snowflake, dbt, advanced SQL, Python, ELT tools (Fivetran, Airbyte), SaaS/Marketing API integration, data governance, semantic layer design
Preferred skills
Agency/B2B marketing data background, AI/LLM data usability, team mentoring, AI tool adoption
Technologies
Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran, Airbyte, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Build and maintain tested, documented pipelines and dbt models; Integrate data from paid media, web analytics, SEO, CRM, and business systems; Fix pipeline breaks at the root; Maintain data governance (access controls, privacy, consent); Structure and document data for AI agent usage; Lead a small data support team for tier 1/2 triage; Partner with SVP on architecture and build-vs-buy decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
