Senior Engineering Manager, Data Platform USDS

Senior Engineering Manager, Data Platform

• USDS TikTok
• 3.3 San Jose, CA Job Details $257,400
• $616,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance RSU Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications AI models Software engineering Improving system uptime or availability Automation software Systems architecture within technology Managing IT teams Scalable systems Managing data teams Machine learning projects Reducing cloud infrastructure costs Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills) Managing engineering teams Technology management Scalability System development Distributed computing AI-driven automation Project stakeholder communication Senior leadership Stakeholder management Managing tech infrastructure teams

Full Job Description San Jose Regular R D Job ID:

A180976A

Responsibilities Team Introduction:

As a Senior Engineering Manager for the Data Platform team, you will lead the foundational backbone of our data ecosystem during an exciting period of org-wide AI transformation. In this role, you will oversee two primary pillars: our Data Business Partner (BP) teams (composed primarily of Data Engineers embedded with business lines) and our core Data Foundation team (covering Data Ingestion, Compute Platform, Data Development, and Data Governance). Beyond traditional data infrastructure management, you will be a key driver of our AI integration strategy. You will champion the exploration and deployment of AI-driven solutions to optimize our platform operations—including AI for SRE, intelligent cost optimization, and AI-assisted data governance and development. This role requires an exceptional track record of scaling data infrastructure, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and a forward-thinking mindset ready to pioneer AI capabilities within the data platform space. Responsibilities

• Organizational Leadership:

  Build, develop, and scale a high-performing organization of engineering managers and engineers. Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that embraces AI innovation, experimentation, and automation.

• AI Transformation & Innovation:

  Drive the strategy and execution of AI/LLM initiatives across the data platform; integrate capabilities for AI-driven SRE, intelligent cost optimization, and automated governance & development.

• Core Platform Ownership:

  Oversee the Data Foundation team to ensure maximum stability, scalability, and cost efficiency across all data collection, processing, and querying engines. Deliver robust solutions for Data Ingestion, Compute Platforms, Data Development, and Data Governance.

• Strategic Roadmap & Alignment:

  Partner with executive leadership, product managers, and business stakeholders to define and execute the long-term data platform strategy. Balance the immediate needs of the Data BP teams with the foundational requirements of the core platform.

• Operational & Cost Excellence:

  Establish and enforce robust operational procedures, incident response protocols, and proactive monitoring capabilities. Drive a culture of cost-governance, optimization, and root-cause analysis to keep platform spend aligned with business growth.

• Governance & Compliance:

  Oversee the architecture and implementation of rigorous data governance frameworks, ensuring strict adherence to compliance, privacy, and data security policies across the entire data lifecycle. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

• Education:

  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience:

  5+ years of experience in software or data engineering, with at least 3+ years in a management role, preferably with experience managing engineering managers or leading multiple distinct teams.

• Domain Expertise:

  Proven track record of managing large-scale data platform organizations, with deep knowledge of data architecture, distributed compute platforms, and modern data stack technologies.

• AI/Automation Mindset:

  Demonstrated experience or strong technical understanding of integrating AI/ML technologies to automate infrastructure, improve system reliability, or optimize developer workflows.

• Stakeholder Management:

  Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence senior leadership and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

• Execution:

  Strong balance of strategic vision and tactical execution, with a history of delivering highly available, cost-effective infrastructure. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing hybrid teams composed of Data Engineers, Platform/Infrastructure Engineers, and Governance specialists.
• Experience implementing AI/LLM-driven tooling within an engineering organization (e.g., AI-powered observability, Copilot tools for data development, or automated governance cataloging). Job Information 【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually) The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $257400
• $616000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure). The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. For Los Angeles County (unincorporated)

Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: 1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues; 2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and 3. Exercising sound judgment. About USDS TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC is dedicated to the safety and security of millions of Americans who create, discover, and connect with what they love on the apps we operate. The Joint Venture has been established in compliance with the Executive Order signed by President Trump on September 25, 2025. Our foundation is a comprehensive data privacy and cybersecurity program we operate under defined safeguards to protect national security and secure U.S. user data, apps and the algorithm. We safeguard the U.S. content ecosystem, holding decision-making authority for trust and safety policies and moderation. USDS Joint Venture helps ensure Americans can continue to express their creativity, discover new hobbies and interests, and build thriving communities and businesses on a global scale. On-site presence across teams allows the company to operate with greater speed, alignment, and agility — especially in areas like real-time decision-making, team development, and integrated execution. As such, the company is shifting from a hybrid work model to a fully in-person schedule up to 5 days a week. Why Join Us Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect

• and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy
• a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us. Diversity & Inclusion TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. USDS Reasonable Accommodation USDS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/USDS-RA