Data Engineering Team Leader

At UVeye, we're on a mission to redefine vehicle safety and reliability on a global scale. Founded in 2016, we pioneered the world's first fully automated suite of AI-powered vehicle inspection systems, combining computer vision, machine learning, and generative AI.

With over $380M in funding and strategic partnerships with Toyota, Amazon, General Motors, JLR, Volvo, and Hertz, our technology is deployed across manufacturing plants, dealerships, wholesale auctions, fleets, and seaports worldwide. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2026, our 300+ global employees are solutions-oriented, accountable, and driven by one shared goal: making roads safer for everyone.

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineering Team Leader. In this role, you will lead and strengthen our Data Team, drive innovation, and ensure the robustness of our data and analytics platforms.

A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:

• Drive the technical strategy and roadmap for the data engineering function, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.

• Own the design, development, and evolution of scalable, high-performance data pipelines to enable diverse and growing business needs.

• Establish and enforce a strong data governance framework, including comprehensive data quality standards, monitoring, and security protocols, taking full accountability for data integrity and reliability.

• Lead the continuous enhancement and optimization of the data analytics platform and infrastructure, focusing on performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

• Champion the complete data lifecycle, from robust infrastructure and data ingestion to detailed analysis and automated reporting, to maximize the strategic value of data and drive business growth.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Data Engineering experience (preferably in a startup), with a focus on designing and implementing scalable, analytics-ready data models and cloud data warehouses (e.g., BigQuery, Snowflake).

• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role, with a proven history of guiding teams to success.

• Expertise in modern data orchestration and transformation frameworks (e.g., Airflow, DBT).

• Deep knowledge of databases (schema design, query optimization) and familiarity with NoSQL use cases.

• Solid understanding of cloud data services (e.g., AWS, GCP) and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub).

• Fluent in Python and SQL, with a backend development focus (services, APIs, CI/CD).

• Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex technical concepts.

• Experience with, or strong interest in, leveraging AI and automation for efficiency gains.

• Passionate about technology, proactively identifying and implementing tools to enhance development velocity and maintain high standards.

• Adaptable and resilient in dynamic, fast-paced environments, consistently delivering results with a strong can-do attitude.

• B.Sc. in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent.

Why UVeye:

• Pioneer Advanced Solutions: Harness cutting-edge technologies in AI, machine learning, and computer vision to revolutionize vehicle inspections.

• Drive Global Impact: Your innovations will play a crucial role in enhancing automotive safety and reliability, impacting lives and businesses on an international scale.

• Career Growth Opportunities: Participate in a journey of rapid development, surrounded by groundbreaking advancements and strategic industry partnerships.

Check out our Life at UVeye page to learn more about the employee experience.

UVeye is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.