Dandy is revolutionizing the $200B dental industry through technology, backed by leading venture capital investors. They're seeking a Data Engineering Manager to build and lead their centralized data engineering function from the ground up. This strategic leadership role involves shaping the foundation of Dandy's data infrastructure and creating processes for a high-performing, scalable data organization.
The role offers a unique opportunity to be the first leader of the centralized data engineering team, working at the forefront of building systems, tools, and workflows that power Dandy's data-driven success. The position requires collaboration with data science, analytics, and cross-functional teams to provide reliable, scalable infrastructure that accelerates decision-making and business impact.
Key responsibilities include building the team structure, implementing scalable processes, driving cross-team collaboration, optimizing the data platform, and fostering a data-driven culture. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of management experience, 6+ years of technical expertise in data engineering, and proven experience with Python, Airflow/Dagster, DBT, and cloud platforms.
The position offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, mental health benefits, 401(k), and paid time off. Dandy promotes an inclusive workplace culture and equal opportunity employment. The role requires being based within 3 hours of New York's timezone for effective collaboration.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader who can balance vision with hands-on execution, build high-performing teams, and drive innovation in a fast-growing healthcare technology company. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact by building a best-in-class data engineering function from the ground up.