Lead Data Product Engineer

Lead Data Product Engineer Tauck - 4.5 Wilton, CT Job Details 14 hours ago Qualifications Data integrity assurance Data model design Data quality checks Systems integration Data modeling projects 5 years AI tools proficiency System design Integration Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Gap analysis Scalable systems SQL Data integrity and documentation Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Data integrity process (data warehousing) Data pipeline scheduling Model deployment Enterprise Integration Systems engineering Scalability Production monitoring Integration with Third-Party Services (system development) Monitoring system implementation System deployment Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Python Design (software development lifecycle) MLOps Cross-functional communication Full Job Description We're looking for a Lead Data Product Engineer to build the foundation that makes our data and AI products possible. You'll design and maintain the centralized datasets, pipelines, and integrations that connect modern AI-enabled and AI-first systems with the existing tools our business runs on. Partnering with engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders, you'll identify gaps, establish trusted sources of truth, and simplify how data moves across the organization. You'll also be bringing engineering rigor to data and AI workflows through best practices in versioning, testing, observability, and deployment.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

Identify gaps in our current data ecosystem and chart a pragmatic path forward Establish and maintain centralized, well-defined datasets as sources of truth Map and document end-to-end data models, flows, and dependencies across systems, tools, and products Build data pipelines using Python, SQL, and orchestration tools (e.g., Prefect) Design and implement integrations between AI systems and existing systems Support production AI workflows, ensuring reliability, scalability, and observability Partner with stakeholders to standardize how data moves across the organization Implement guardrails for data quality, consistency, and lineage Introduce best practices around versioning, testing, deployment, and monitoring of production data and AI systems

SKILLS & QUALIFICAITONS

5+ years of engineering experience focused on data systems and pipelines Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and orchestration tools Experience designing scalable data platforms and turning fragmented data into reliable, centralized datasets, with strong system design and data modeling skills Ability to design integrations across disparate systems (APIs, databases, third-party platforms) with a clear grasp of end-to-end data flows Familiarity with data quality, lineage, and observability practices for building resilient production systems Experience supporting AI/ML workflows in production Ability to take end-to-end ownership, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders Tauck is recognized as a world leader in deluxe escorted vacation tours; a fast growing company in a thriving industry. We offer more than 150 intriguing, all-inclusive vacations to the most popular worldwide destinations. These creative itineraries, with spectacular sightseeing and premium accommodations, are carefully choreographed to create enriching experiences and enlighten travelers interested in high quality, cultural vacations.