Manager, Data Engineering

Manager, Data Engineering

Location: Remote (United States; applicants must reside in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, or Texas)

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Remote

Salary: $155,000–$183,000 per year, plus annual bonus

Travel: Not listed

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job Description

Who We Are

Zenni pioneered the online eyewear industry in 2003 with a mission to make eyewear affordable and accessible for everyone. With complete prescription pairs starting under $10, Zenni offers adults and children the freedom to see clearly and express themselves through a wide selection of high-quality prescription glasses, sunglasses, protective eyewear, and non-prescription frames—curated with fashion, function, and style in mind.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Zenni has redefined the traditional retail model, emerging as the premier destination for online eyewear in the United States while surpassing 70 million frames sold globally.

Zenni is proud to be the Official Eyewear of the San Francisco 49ers, Columbus Crew, Monster Jam, WWE, Team Liquid, and more. Zenni has collaborated with designers and tastemakers on exclusive collections, including Chase Stokes and George and Claire Kittle.

About the Role

Zenni is experiencing rapid growth in the affordable eyewear space, and data is at the core of our success. We are seeking a Manager, Data Engineering with a strong technical background and deep business domain expertise to partner closely with our Engagement Marketing team.

In this leadership role, you will bridge the gap between complex data architecture and strategic marketing initiatives. You will be responsible for translating large datasets into clear, actionable insights, empowering our cross-functional teams to make confident, informed decisions. By building robust data solutions and fostering strong collaboration across departments, you will directly impact our operational efficiency and drive revenue growth.

This is a remote role overseeing a team of two and reporting to the Senior Director of Data Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Champion data literacy by providing ongoing training and support to the Engagement Marketing team.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between the Data and Engagement Marketing teams.
• Integrate enriched, trusted data with key business platforms such as Google, TikTok, and Meta.
• Own the lifecycle of data feeds, including validation, monitoring, testing, and alerting.
• Partner with functional teams to define core business metrics.
• Lead strategic planning for the data team, aligning technical initiatives with company growth objectives.
• Stay current with modern data engineering technologies and industry trends.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, including at least 3 years in e-commerce.
• Deep business knowledge across Performance Marketing, Lifecycle Marketing, and Brand Marketing.
• Experience implementing marketing measurement methodologies, including Last-Touch, MTA, incrementality testing, MMM, and CVR measurement.
• Extensive experience with data architecture, data modeling, and ETL/ELT pipeline development.
• Advanced SQL and Python skills.
• Experience leading projects from requirements gathering through implementation and quality assurance.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Databricks.
• Experience leading and mentoring high-performing data engineering teams.
• Experience with complex data integrations, reporting, and marketing platform optimization.
• Proactive approach to solving technical challenges and continuous improvement.

U.S. Perks & Benefits

• Annual bonus program.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage (dependent coverage capped at $300/month).
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programs.
• Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Work-from-home stipend (eligible roles).
• Flexible Time Off plus the annual Week of Zen.
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Family planning and fertility support through Maven.
• Annual Zenni gift card.

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this position is $155,000–$183,000 USD, plus an annual bonus. Final compensation is based on experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and business needs.

Remote Work Eligibility

Applicants must reside full-time in one of the following states:

Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, or Texas.

Additional Information

Zenni uses AI tools to assist its Talent Acquisition team with tasks such as creating job descriptions, interview questions, outreach messaging, and resume review. Hiring decisions are made by human team members.

Zenni Optical is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification.