American Tower · 9 hours ago
Director, Data Engineering
Woburn, MA, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $220K/yr
12+ years expAmerican Tower is a global digital infrastructure company focused on building a more connected world. They are seeking a Director of Data Engineering to lead the Data Engineering team, responsible for designing and optimizing scalable cloud-native data platforms and building robust data pipelines to support enterprise data needs.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable cloud-native data platforms, working closely with IT teams
Design and build robust, end-to-end data pipelines to support data ingestions, transformations, and deliveries across the enterprise
Develop and optimize scalable data models that ensure data integrity, accessibility, and performance across analytics and operational systems
Design and implement an enterprise-wide semantic layer that provides a unified, business-friendly view of data
Lead the development and deployment of reusable, high-value data products that support business intelligence, advanced analytics, and operational reporting
Partner with the Data Governance team to implement data cleansing, enrichment, and transformation processes that ensure data are accurate and ready for use
Engage with business stakeholders, analytics teams, and IT partners to understand data needs and deliver solutions that drive measurable business value
Define and monitor key performance indicators for pipeline performance, data availability, and operational efficiencies. Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices in data engineering. Introduce tools and methodologies that enhance data engineering capabilities
Responsible for leading talent selection, performance management, career development, and workforce planning within the approved headcount, for the team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, with a concentration in Business Administration, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a related field preferred
A minimum of 12 years of data engineering, platform development, or enterprise data management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a global organization and multitier environment, required
Expertise in building and maintaining large-scale data pipelines and models
Strong understanding of semantic layer design, data modeling, and cloud-based data architecture
Hands-on experience with modern cloud platforms (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Kafka)
Success at implementing technical enforcement of data governance policies in partnership with business-led governance teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with an ability to drive change and influence stakeholders
Approximately 25% travel may be required to support the position's responsibilities
Strong organization, planning, and project management skills; ability to prioritize tasks for yourself and a team to meet requirements and deadlines
Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results
Strong leadership skills; ability to drive and motivate a team to achieve results
Preferred
MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred
Familiarity with modern data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake strongly preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus
Annual equity award
Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthcare coverage
401(k) savings plan
Paid time off
Company holidays
Sick leave
Parental leave
Access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness
Company
American Tower
American Tower is a real estate investment trust that provides the infrastructure for modern digital communications.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.53B2025-12-02Post Ipo Debt· $850M
2025-09-11Post Ipo Debt· $575M
2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $566.66M
Leadership Team
Andrew Sloey
Senior Vice President
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