Manager, Data Engineering

 

Integration meets Innovation

At Celigo, we believe integration should empower — not exhaust — innovation. As a modern Integration and Automation Platform (iPaaS), we’re on a mission to simplify how companies integrate, automate, and optimize processes. Powered by game-changing technology like runtime AI and prebuilt, mission-critical integrations, Celigo is redefining how businesses connect their world.

Celigo is looking for a Manager, Data Engineering to serve as the primary architect and custodian of Celigo’s data ecosystem, balancing high-level strategic planning with hands-on technical leadership. You will own the full lifecycle of our data infrastructure—from the design of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud warehousing strategy to the enforcement of rigorous data governance and observability standards. As a bridge between technical execution and business value, you will lead a high-performing team of engineers to deliver a reliable "source of truth" that empowers Data Science, Product, and Executive leadership.

What would you do if hired?

• Lead the Data Engineering department, providing technical roadmap guidance and project direction in alignment with company objectives.
• Recruit, mentor, and coach a high-performing engineering team, managing performance and fostering a culture of continuous technical growth.
• Oversee the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of scalable data infrastructure, including data warehouses and robust ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Partner with Data Science, Product, and Engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into effective, scalable technical solutions.
• Establish and enforce data quality standards, automated validations, and observability frameworks to ensure high reliability across all pipelines.
• Manage resource allocation and sprint cycles to ensure timely delivery of high-impact projects while maintaining data governance and security policies.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging industry trends and tools to optimize data processing costs and engineering velocity.
• Measure and report on team impact through defined KPIs, ensuring engineering output directly supports business goals.

Who are we looking for?

Skills & Abilities

• Proven track record of managing the full project lifecycle, from initial concept and resource planning to production deployment.
• Exceptional communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and influence senior leadership.

Education & Experience 

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of technical leadership or engineering management experience, preferably in a fast-paced startup or SaaS environment.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, specifically building production-grade pipelines and distributed computing frameworks.
• 5+ years of experience in BI, data modeling, and modern cloud data warehousing architecture (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala).

Celigo reasonably expects to pay a base salary between $150,000 and $175,000 per year for this position. Actual starting base pay will be determined by skills, experience, geographic location, and other non-discriminatory factors permitted by law. Total compensation may also include variable incentives, benefits, or other perks as outlined in any formal employment offer made.

Celigo is proud to be

• A 2025 Gartner Customers’ Choice for iPaaS. The only vendor to receive this award.
• Celigo is a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for iPaaS for the second consecutive year
• Celigo is ranked #1 iPaaS on G2 for multiple quarters and named a Leader in both B2B/EDI and API Management.
• Celigo is a leading intelligent automation platform that puts the power of automation in the hands of every team, unifying workflows from the predictable to the fully agentic in a single platform.

Here you'll experience

• Remote-first culture, built on trust, collaboration, and transparency
• A high-growth, inclusive work environment where innovation thrives and ideas are implemented
• Lightspeed learning opportunities to keep you at the leading edge of your field
• Exceptional coworkers who challenge and inspire you daily
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including:
• Three weeks of vacation (starting year one)
• Wellness days and holidays to recharge
• Parental leave and a generous benefits package
• Monthly tech stipend
• Recognition and career development opportunities

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

As a company, one of the values we hold most dear is fostering a safe, collaborative environment to bring out the best in us, so we created our Taking a Stand Initiative. Our TAS initiative is a volunteer committee open to all Celigans, with representation from underrepresented voices within our company. We believe, unequivocally, that everyone deserves to be in a place where they feel welcome as they are. Learn more about Taking a Stand.

Celigo is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.