Job Summary:
Pivot Bio is pioneering advances in fertilizer technology through innovative microbiology and genomics. The Director, Data Architect will design and implement the company's data platform strategy, ensuring data is actionable across the organization to inform decisions and drive strategy.
Responsibilities:
• Define data architecture vision and standards in collaboration with stakeholders
• Design and implement modern data platform integrating Lab, Manufacturing, Agronomic, and Corporate Operations across the agricultural value chain
• Design integration patterns for 3rd party data sources including soil tests, machinery data, imagery, and partner APIs
• Establish data governance framework including MDM policies, data quality standards, and security protocols
• Enable AI-ready infrastructure supporting advanced analytics, ML models, and GenAI applications
• Own data quality and availability across modeling, enrichment, and accessibility for all stakeholders
• Validate architectures hands-on through POCs, implementation reviews, and technical problem-solving
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of focused experience on data architecture and data engineering
• Proven experience in enterprise data modeling including dimensional modeling, normalization strategies and domain-driven design
• Deep hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks strongly preferred)
• Strong programming skills in SQL; proficiency with scripting languages (Python, R, similar)
• Understanding of agronomic data, crop nutrition, soil science, or precision agriculture would be a strong plus
• Track record designing data architectures that enable advanced analytics and AI/ML applications
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred:
• Databricks (preferred), ETL/ELT tools, streaming technologies, and BI platforms (Tableau, PowerBI)
Company:
Pivot Bio is an agricultural tech company improving the microbiome by taking nitrogen from the air and making it available for plants. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Berkeley, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.