Acceler8 Talent
Head of Data - Houston, TX or US Remote
A Series B funded startup who are building the infrastructure that powers how residential HVAC systems are monitored, maintained, and serviced are looking for a Head of Data to join their team.
What will I be doing:
Lead the architecture and execution of a modern data platform to support real-time telemetry, historical analysis, AI training, and operational reporting Define the strategy for data transformation, warehousing, governance, and access across the company Partner closely with AI/ML teams to ensure high-quality data pipelines for model development and inference (batch and real-time) Collaborate with software engineering, product, and operations to embed data visibility and intelligence into user-facing and internal products Drive best practices around data quality, lineage, privacy, and access control Evaluate and implement tools and technologies that support data scalability, observability, and developer velocity Build and lead a growing team of data engineers, data scientists, and analytics professionals Promote clear communication, technical rigor, and fast iteration across engineering and cross-functional teams
What are we looking for?
8+ years of experience working with data systems, with at least 23 years leading a team or owning a platform at a high-growth company Deep understanding of modern data architecture patterns (e.g., event-driven ingestion, stream/batch processing, lakehouse/hybrid models) Hands-on experience with cloud-native data infrastructure (e.g., Redshift, Athena, S3, Airflow, Spark, Kafka/Kinesis, dbt) Strong collaboration skills, with experience aligning data architecture to the needs of ML, software, and business stakeholders Track record of supporting ML teams with clean, labeled, and well-structured data pipelines Excellent communicator with the ability to balance technical depth and business context Passionate about enabling a culture of data excellence and working in an environment where data directly impacts the physical world
What's in it for me:
Competitive salary range of $250k - $350k based on experience and location Leadership role at the center of our transformation into an AI-native, data-driven company Rare opportunity to shape the data backbone of a company building sensor-enabled intelligence at a national scale Build and lead a growing team of data engineers, data scientists, and analytics professionals
Apply now for immediate consideration!
A Series B funded startup who are building the infrastructure that powers how residential HVAC systems are monitored, maintained, and serviced are looking for a Head of Data to join their team.
What will I be doing:
Lead the architecture and execution of a modern data platform to support real-time telemetry, historical analysis, AI training, and operational reporting Define the strategy for data transformation, warehousing, governance, and access across the company Partner closely with AI/ML teams to ensure high-quality data pipelines for model development and inference (batch and real-time) Collaborate with software engineering, product, and operations to embed data visibility and intelligence into user-facing and internal products Drive best practices around data quality, lineage, privacy, and access control Evaluate and implement tools and technologies that support data scalability, observability, and developer velocity Build and lead a growing team of data engineers, data scientists, and analytics professionals Promote clear communication, technical rigor, and fast iteration across engineering and cross-functional teams
What are we looking for?
8+ years of experience working with data systems, with at least 23 years leading a team or owning a platform at a high-growth company Deep understanding of modern data architecture patterns (e.g., event-driven ingestion, stream/batch processing, lakehouse/hybrid models) Hands-on experience with cloud-native data infrastructure (e.g., Redshift, Athena, S3, Airflow, Spark, Kafka/Kinesis, dbt) Strong collaboration skills, with experience aligning data architecture to the needs of ML, software, and business stakeholders Track record of supporting ML teams with clean, labeled, and well-structured data pipelines Excellent communicator with the ability to balance technical depth and business context Passionate about enabling a culture of data excellence and working in an environment where data directly impacts the physical world
What's in it for me:
Competitive salary range of $250k - $350k based on experience and location Leadership role at the center of our transformation into an AI-native, data-driven company Rare opportunity to shape the data backbone of a company building sensor-enabled intelligence at a national scale Build and lead a growing team of data engineers, data scientists, and analytics professionals
Apply now for immediate consideration!