Data Engineering Director

2 weeks ago


San Diego, California, United States Live Nation Entertainment Full time
Job Summary

Live Nation Entertainment is a leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group, and Live Nation Network. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Data Engineering to lead our team in developing and optimizing data pipelines, solving complex problems, and driving technical innovation.

The Role

We are looking for a seasoned data engineering professional to lead our team in delivering scalable and efficient data integration services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, good experience with Databricks, and a passion for driving performance optimization and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of data engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of scalable and efficient data integration services.
  • Optimize SQL queries, data pipelines, and overall system performance primarily on Databricks and other data warehouses, such as Snowflake and SQL Server, for optimal performance and scalability.
  • Drive initiatives to lower overall costs associated with data engineering on the Databricks platform through optimization of resource utilization, efficient data processing, and strategic resource allocation.
  • Manage cross-team dependencies and work with tech leads on solutions.
  • Encourage a culture of team-driven decision-making, ownership, and accountability.
  • Establish and promote best practices, standards, and documentation for data engineering to ensure consistency, reliability, and maintainability of data pipelines.
  • Manage and mentor a team of data engineers and managers to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Requirements

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced data engineering professional with a strong background in data engineering, good experience with Databricks, and a passion for driving performance optimization and cost efficiency.

  • Proven experience (10+ years) in data engineering, with a strong emphasis on developing complex data ingestion and performance optimization.
  • Strong experience in Python, cloud databases, and ETL is required.
  • Expert in developing scalable and efficient data pipelines.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL optimization, performance tuning, and query execution on distributed systems.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with the Databricks platform.
  • Experience with pySpark, Snowflake, SQL Server, and Redshift is preferred.
  • Familiarity with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
  • Knowledge of software engineering best practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, as well as experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental benefits, as well as a 401(k) program with company match, stock program, and tuition reimbursement.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.



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