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The Products and Platforms Practice specializes in mission-critical, intelligent platforms for the world’s most ambitious organizations. Using our product-driven, AI-centric approach, we empower organizations to build for the intelligent digital future. Our elite team of product leaders, data scientists, designers, and software engineers enable our clients to solve their most complex product challenges and positively impact people and the world. Engineers are problem solvers. While most have deep expertise in specific areas of the technology stack (front end, back end, data, security etc.), all are comfortable swimming across lanes. This is really important in delivering the product and platform outcomes that our customers expect.

In this role, you will design and build AI and analytics solutions that deliver significant business value. You will collaborate with other data and analytics professionals, management, and stakeholders to ensure that technical requirements align with business needs. Your responsibilities will include creating scalable data architecture and modeling solutions that support the entire data asset lifecycle.

As a Data Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and delivering complex technical initiatives. Your time will be spent across various responsibilities, including:

• Leading workstream delivery and ensuring quality in all processes.

• Engaging with clients on a daily basis, actively participating in working sessions, and identifying opportunities for additional services.

• Implementing resource plans and budgets while managing engagement economics.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will face challenges that require innovative solutions. You will learn and grow as you guide others and interpret internal and external issues to recommend quality solutions. Travel may be required regularly based on client needs.

To thrive in this role, you should possess a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. The following attributes will make a significant impact:

• Ability to work with both technical and business stakeholders.

• Prior experience leveraging LLMs or other GenAI tooling.

• Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams.

• Proven ability to work with ambiguity or when requirements are lacking/changing.

• Owns a problem from raw source through pipeline, model/analysis, and production handoff.

• Checks bias, leakage, sample size, and whether a metric actually answers the question.

• Writes tested, versioned, observable code — not one-off notebooks that only run on a laptop.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.

• Proven experience in managing and delivering projects effectively.

• Ability to build and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required in Data Science, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Applied Math, Analytics, or related preferred.

• Typically, no less than 4 - 6 years relevant experience

• Hands‑on experience developing scalable data solutions using Python, R, and SQL, with expertise in data engineering, data pipelines, streaming architectures, and big data ecosystems.

• Cloud Computing Architecture

• Data Architecture Design and Modelling

• Data Integration

• Data Security

• Ontology Design

• Software Engineering

• Data Quality

• Database Management

• Semantic Layer

• Building and Managing Relationships

• Client Trust and Value

• Communicating With Impact

• Hybrid Collaboration

• Commercial Acumen

• Leading Teams

• Managing Change

• A passion for delivering commercial software products and platforms to market

• Deeply technical and constantly in a state of learning

• Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with a variety of audiences including developers, clients, customers, partners and executives

• Fearless in getting “hands‑on” with technology and execution

• Strong understanding of modern software engineering processes

• Deep understanding and interest in cloud and distributed systems architectures

• Comfortable with ambiguity with a drive for clarity

• Experience leading and growing technical talent (for software engineering managers)

• Experience in managing change effectively.

• Experience with advanced data analytics tools and techniques.

• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and applications.

• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in data engineering.

We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess the qualities of top performers, including a strong sense of collaboration, adaptability, and a passion for continuous learning. If you are driven by results and have a desire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $125,500 to $230,200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $150,700 to $261,600. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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