Director, Talent Acquisition - Engineering & Data

Gametime is seeking a strategic and technically hands-on Director of Analytics Engineering to lead the vision, design, and implementation of a modern, AI-ready data infrastructure . You will be responsible for establishing a robust Analytics Data Layer (ADL) , enabling real-time insights , and ensuring data governance and self-service accessibility across technical, non-technical, and agentic user personas. This role sits at the intersection of data engineering, analytics, platform strategy, and AI enablement , and will play a pivotal role in positioning Gametime to extract scalable business value from data at speed. Data Architecture & Strategy Collaborate with the Data Platform Team to implement an end-to-end design of a real-time, AI-ready architecture with modularity, scalability, and speed in mind. Define and operationalize a best-in-class Analytics Data Layer (ADL) that integrates across marketing, product, finance, and customer experience datasets. Implement a high fidelity architecture using tools like dbt, Sigma, and Snowflake to ensure high-frequency and low-latency data availability. Data Governance & Modeling Own and drive the governance framework across all modeled data assets, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and security across the stack. Codify standards for testing, documentation, and access using dbt and CI/CD pipelines to build a trusted foundation. Architect systems that support self-service analytics across diverse personas — including analysts, operators, product managers, and AI agents. Partner with analytics, product, and ML teams to provide structured and reusable data products . Sigma, Looker, Tableau) to expose curated metrics and diagnostics via intuitive dashboards. Lead and grow a team of analytics engineers and data modelers; act as a multiplier across the org by documenting, mentoring, and sharing best practices. Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders in ML Engineering, Backend, Analytics, and Finance to align data strategy with business goals. 8+ years in analytics/data engineering roles, with at least 3+ in a technical leadership capacity. ~ Deep expertise in dbt , SQL , cloud data warehouses (Snowflake preferred), and modern data stack practices . ~ Familiarity with data visualization platforms (e.g., Sigma, Tableau, Power BI). ~ A strong belief in data enablement and decentralization — paired with a disciplined approach to governance and standardization. Experience architecting real-time or near-real-time data systems . Prior success in scaling self-service analytics or embedded data tooling. Exposure to ML or AI workflows and how data pipelines serve model training and inference. At Gametime, we believe data is one of our most powerful levers for innovation. From optimizing real-time ticketing decisions to unlocking insights for new product lines, this role offers a rare opportunity to build a foundational data platform that directly powers product and AI innovation at scale. Flexible PTO ~ Competitive salary & equity package ~ Medical, dental, & vision insurance ~ Life insurance and disability benefits ~ 401k, HSA, pre-tax savings programs ~ Company off-sites and meet-ups ~ At Gametime pay ranges are subject to change and assigned to a job based on specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company. #

Created: 2025-10-03