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About nexawork – Pioneering the Future of Flight
nexawork is on a bold mission to become the world’s most admired airline, redefining how people travel across the globe. With a relentless focus on safety, sustainability, and customer delight, nexawork invests heavily in cutting‑edge technology, data‑driven decision making, and a culture that celebrates curiosity and collaboration. As we expand our fleet and route network, we are building a world‑class technology organization that powers every flight, every passenger interaction, and every operational decision. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that turns ambitious ideas into real‑world impact, every day.
Role Overview
The Ranking Director, Machine Learning (ML) Architecture and Data Engineering is a senior technical leader within nexawork’s Advanced Innovation group. This role owns the design, implementation, and evolution of enterprise‑wide ML platforms and data pipelines that enable data‑driven experiences across the airline. You will partner with product owners, data scientists, and cloud engineers to deliver robust, scalable, and secure solutions that power everything from predictive maintenance to personalized passenger services.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Platform Design: Define the architecture for large‑scale data platforms and ML services, ensuring they meet business goals, performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and software engineering teams to translate business needs into technical specifications and roadmaps.
- Cloud Infrastructure Leadership: Lead the design and deployment of serverless and containerized workloads on nexawork’s cloud environment, leveraging services such as compute, storage, messaging, and monitoring.
- Data Pipeline Engineering: Build and maintain high‑throughput, fault‑tolerant data pipelines that ingest, transform, and store billions of events daily.
- Operational Excellence: Establish best practices for CI/CD, automated testing, observability, and incident response to guarantee platform reliability and uptime.
- Mentorship & Technical Guidance: Provide hands‑on mentorship to engineers, conduct architecture reviews, and champion modern engineering practices across the organization.
- Innovation Advocacy: Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., streaming frameworks, data quality tools, model serving platforms) and drive their adoption where they add measurable value.
- Compliance & Security: Ensure all solutions comply with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and nexawork’s internal security policies.
Essential Qualifications (Must‑Have)
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, plus at least 8 years of professional experience designing and operating large‑scale data platforms.
- Cloud Expertise: Minimum 4 years of hands‑on experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and services such as compute, storage, messaging, and serverless functions.
- Data Engineering Mastery: Proven track record building and managing data pipelines using technologies like PySpark, Kafka (or equivalent streaming platforms), and relational/NoSQL databases.
- Leadership Acumen: At least 2 years of experience leading technical teams that design, develop, or support cloud‑native solutions on a major cloud platform.
- Programming Proficiency: Strong coding skills in Python and familiarity with at least one compiled language (e.g., Java, Scala, Go).
- Toolchain Fluency: Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar), version control (Git), issue tracking (JIRA), and monitoring/observability tools.
- Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice‑to‑Have)
- Professional certifications such as nexawork Cloud Architect or nexawork DevOps Engineer.
- Hands‑on experience with data quality frameworks like Great Expectations or Deequ.
- Deep knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems and performance tuning.
- Experience with observability stacks (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana) and lineage tools such as OpenLineage or Marquez.
- Background in airline or transportation industries, understanding of operational data flows and regulatory constraints.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Architectural Vision: Ability to design end‑to‑end solutions that balance scalability, cost, and latency.
- Problem Solving: Strong analytical mindset to troubleshoot complex data and infrastructure issues.
- Communication: Clear, concise communication with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, fostering an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives thrive.
- Continuous Learning: Passion for staying current with emerging cloud services, data processing frameworks, and ML operationalization techniques.
Compensation, Perks & Benefits
nexawork offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support the whole person—physically, financially, and professionally.
- Base Salary & Bonus: Market‑aligned salary with performance‑based annual bonuses.
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with generous company match.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs); wellness programs and mental‑health resources.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Travel Benefits: Employee travel privileges, including discounted or complimentary tickets for you and eligible family members.
- Learning & Development: Tuition reimbursement, certification support, and access to internal training platforms.
- Work‑Life Flexibility: Hybrid work options where role responsibilities allow, with flexible scheduling to accommodate personal needs.
- Recognition Programs: Awards and incentives that celebrate innovative contributions and teamwork.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At nexawork, your career trajectory is shaped by ambition and impact. As a senior leader, you will:
- Drive strategic initiatives that influence the airline’s global operations.
- Mentor the next generation of data engineers and ML platform specialists.
- Gain exposure to cross‑functional business units, from flight operations to customer experience.
- Participate in industry conferences, publish technical papers, and represent nexawork in thought‑leadership forums.
- Access a robust internal mobility program that encourages lateral moves and upward progression.
Culture & Values at nexawork
nexawork believes that great ideas come from diverse voices. Our culture is built on four pillars:
- Safety First: Every decision is evaluated through a safety lens, ensuring passengers and employees are protected.
- Customer Obsession: We design technology that enhances the traveler’s journey, from booking to arrival.
- Innovation at Scale: We encourage experimentation, rapid prototyping, and data‑driven iteration.
- Inclusivity & Belonging: We celebrate different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.
Application Process
Ready to shape the future of aviation? Follow these steps to apply:
- Prepare an up‑to‑date resume highlighting relevant experience and achievements.
- Craft a concise cover letter that explains why you’re passionate about data platforms and how your expertise aligns with nexawork’s mission.
- Submit your application through the nexawork careers portal.
- Qualified candidates will be invited to a series of interviews, including technical assessments, leadership discussions, and a cultural fit conversation.
Join nexawork – Fly Higher with Your Career
If you thrive in fast‑paced, data‑intensive environments and are eager to lead transformative projects that touch millions of travelers worldwide, nexawork wants to hear from you. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and collaborative spirit, and help us build the next generation of airline technology. Apply today and embark on a career that truly soars.
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