Director Of Engineering

At Bodo, we are driven by a mission to revolutionize how organizations harness the power of data by democratizing efficient compute at scale. With the creation of the first compute engine that brings HPC levels of performance and efficiency to large-scale data processing, we have already helped some of the most data-forward companies in the world with their data challenges. But we believe this is just the beginning. Our mission has received endorsement through investments from industry leaders like Dell Technologies, Snowflake, and hardware providers such as AMD. Additionally, the enthusiastic adoption by Fortune-10 customers further validates the impact we are making. We are poised to shape the future of data platforms and set a new standard for what is achievable with data. To achieve this vision, we are seeking ambitious, hungry, and talented engineers to join our team. Together, we will drive transformative change and build the data platform of the future. Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine the possibilities of data and unlock its full potential.

The Role Bodo is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Director of Engineering with expertise in large-scale SQL query engines to lead the development of our groundbreaking data platform. If you possess an entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional software design experience, and a knack for turning ambitious technical ideas into reality, this role is tailor-made for you. As a senior member of our engineering team, you will have the opportunity to create software and services that outperform competitors by orders of magnitude while providing an effortless user experience. We firmly believe that our technology will shape the future of data and AI.

Who are you? You are a builder of products as well as a builder of teams. You are a technical leader capable of driving development with an innovative spirit, love of technology, and ability to wear many hats. Finally, your high energy and commitment provide your team with the focus needed to deliver an exceptional product to Bodo's customers. Along the way, you'll learn a ton, have fun, all while making a huge impact on our business.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Bodo platform to be the fastest, most efficient and most reliable data platform
• Drive technical excellence by implementing rigorous processes (architecture reviews, testing) and fostering a culture of engineering excellence to ensure high standards and inspire continuous growth.
• Hands-on engineering alongside your teams as a technical leader.
• Support engineers in their career development by providing clear feedback and develop engineering leaders.
• Lead the team to design features that are coherent, consistent, and feel familiar to data engineers
• Lead various efforts in engine development and work with other engineering leaders in the product roadmapHelp hire and build world-class engineering teams at Bodo.ai

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in Computer Science or a related field. Optional: PhD in databases, compilers, HPC, or distributed systems
• 5+ years of experience with databases, compilers, HPC, distributed systems,  or cloud infrastructure development
• Must have start-up experience, ideally with a company smaller than 20 employees
• Experience in writing production code (C++, Python, etc.)Experience architecting and developing complex systems (databases, compilers, distributed systems, …)
• Highly skilled in people management/development, strong communication skills, and impeccable attention to detail
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and able to implement important decisions.
• Can synthesize coherent plans and priorities from the inputs of the team and business partners.
• Great at hiring and developing high-caliber talent, especially leadership