Head of Data Engineering & Platform

RemoteLeadPosted Aug 17, 2026

Data engineeringAIMachine learningData modelingStreamingMetadataGovernanceSecurity+9 more

About this role

Lead and grow a high-performing team of data engineers building Mercury's core data infrastructure. Shape architecture, tooling, and practices that enable reliable analytics, accelerate product development, and power AI-powered products. Define long-term data platform strategy for a fintech company serving both people and AI systems.

Must have

Bring 10+ years of relevant experience including 5+ years leading data or engineering teams

Have architected modern data platforms at scale with semantic layers and metadata

Demonstrate technical judgment to evolve data architecture through rapid growth

Bring deep expertise in modern data infrastructure including modeling orchestration streaming and governance

Have experience partnering with Security Legal Compliance and Privacy teams in regulated financial institutions

Technologies

RESTMicroservicesMachine learningETLCloudSecurityData engineeringSaaSData analyticsAIData scienceData modelingCI/CDAnalyticsStreamingMetadataGovernance

Responsibilities

Build lead and develop a high-performing team of senior data and analytics engineers

Define and execute Mercury's long-term data platform strategy and architecture

Build a platform making data easy for both people and AI systems to discover and use

Establish foundations for trusted resilient data platform with reliability observability and quality

Partner closely with Engineering Product Data Science Security and Infrastructure leaders

Benefits

EquityHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceRetirement benefits with matchCompetitive salary and stock option planFlexible PTORemote workProfessional development