[Remote] Senior Manager of Data Engineering and AI Automation, Business Systems

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stitch Fix is the leading online personal styling service, helping clients discover styles that fit their individual tastes. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Business Systems Data & Insights team, focusing on building scalable data infrastructure and driving AI transformation to influence key business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Mentor a World-Class Team: Hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team of data engineers and automation specialists. Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement, empowering your team to build robust solutions for data, automation, and AI
• Own Critical Data Infrastructure: Build and own end-to-end data solutions, including ETL/ELT processing frameworks, data orchestration, metrics frameworks, and scalable data models optimized for retail financial data, P&C/HR analytics, and operational metrics
• Drive AI & Automation Innovation: Establish and evolve automation and Gen AI frameworks purpose-built for Finance and HR. You will drive innovation in Gen AI applications, creating agents and automation that fundamentally transform how these teams work
• Ensure Financial & Data Integrity: Build robust, compliant systems that meet the highest standards for financial data integrity. You will ensure all data systems comply with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements, implementing necessary controls and audit trails, while partnering with Compliance, Internal Audit, and Finance teams to meet all regulatory requirements (including GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Partner to Solve Complex Challenges: Collaborate closely with a diverse set of stakeholders—from business leaders in Finance and People & Culture to engineering partners in Product, Data Platform, and HRIS—to solve complex data and business challenges at scale
• Define Strategy and Execute with Autonomy: You will have the autonomy to shape the team's strategic roadmap and investment priorities based on business impact. You will be responsible for both strategic planning and hands-on delivery, including enhancing current tools and providing direct support to your business partners

Skills

• 8+ years of professional experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or related technical roles, with demonstrated progressive responsibility
• 3-5+ years of engineering management experience, leading teams of 3-10+ engineers with proven track record of building high-performing teams
• Expert-level Python and SQL skills with production-grade code quality and design patterns
• Hands-on experience building and scaling data pipelines using modern orchestration tools (Airflow, or similar)
• Deep understanding of data modeling, dimensional modeling, and data warehouse design patterns
• Experience with batch and stream processing using Spark, Flink, or similar distributed computing frameworks
• Proficiency with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern data stack tools
• Strong experience with BI and analytics tools (Looker, Tableau or similar)
• ETL/ELT development experience with tools like Fivetran, dbt, or custom frameworks
• Working knowledge of retail financial data (FP&A metrics, merchandise planning, corporate accounting, or procurement analytics)
• Familiarity with HR data models (headcount analytics, compensation, performance management, or recruiting metrics)
• Experience integrating with ERPs (Oracle Fusion, NetSuite, Workday or others) and connected planning tools (Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, Essbase)
• Understanding of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance and IT general controls (ITGCs)
• Experience implementing data controls, audit trails, and access management for financial and HR systems
• Exceptional cross-functional communication skills—able to translate complex technical concepts for business audiences
• Strong prioritization skills with business impact and ROI in mind
• Experience working autonomously and taking ownership of complex projects from conception to deliver

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Annual bonus
• Restricted stock units

Company Overview

• Stitch Fix is a personal styling platform that delivers curated and personalized apparel and accessory items for women. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://stitchfix.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Stitch Fix has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 22 in 2025, 18 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 45 in 2022, 34 in 2021, 30 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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