Chewy

Associate Director, Data Engineering

Chewy$154K — $265K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise data systems, platforms, or products
  • Proven history of transforming complex data environments
  • Strong technical judgment in modern data architecture (Snowflake, dbt Cloud, Kafka, AWS)
  • Experience with authoritative data foundations supporting multiple products and use cases
  • Practical experience with AI and automation in engineering and data quality
  • Visionary perspective on generative AI's impact on data management
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills across various audiences
  • Track record of developing inclusive, high-performing teams

Responsibilities

  • Define Chewy's data strategy and foundational roadmap
  • Reinvent data operations using AI across all stages
  • Facilitate easy data discovery and use with machine-readable metadata
  • Create AI-driven experiences to guide users on data usage
  • Shift data quality focus from reactive to proactive management
  • Streamline fragmented data processes and establish standards
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance intelligent data experiences
  • Lead and develop engineering teams for improved delivery and reliability

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO with manager approval
  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Parental leave and family services benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts and telemedicine access
  • Employee assistance programs and discounts on pet services
  • Pet adoption reimbursement and discounts at Chewy.com
  • Six paid holidays and compliance with local sick and family leave regulations
Full Job Description
Job Description:

What You'll Do
  • Define the strategy and roadmap for Chewy's foundational data, creating authoritative and reusable representations of the company's most important business entities, events, and relationships.
  • Reinvent how data work gets done by embedding AI throughout design, development, testing, documentation, deployment, monitoring, and incident response.
  • Make trusted data easy for people and AI agents to discover, understand, and safely use through semantic context, machine-readable metadata, lineage, quality signals, and clear access controls.
  • Create AI-first experiences that guide users to the right data, explain its meaning and quality, recommend next actions, and automate routine work with appropriate guardrails.
  • Move data quality from reactive monitoring toward proactive detection, prevention, and increasingly automated resolution.
  • Simplify fragmented pipelines, models, definitions, and processes while establishing shared engineering and governance standards.
  • Partner with Data Products and Platform Reliability to turn trusted foundations into reliable, intelligent experiences across Chewy.
  • Lead and develop managers and engineering teams, measuring success through faster delivery, greater reuse, stronger reliability, reduced duplication, and increased confidence in enterprise data.

What You'll Need
  • 10+ years of experience building enterprise data systems, platforms, or products, including significant experience leading managers and multi-team organizations.
  • A track record of transforming complex data environments-not simply operating them.
  • Strong technical judgment across modern data architecture, including Snowflake, dbt Cloud, Kafka, AWS, metadata, governance, and observability.
  • Experience building authoritative data foundations that support multiple products, departments, and use cases.
  • Practical experience applying AI, automation, or agent-based capabilities to engineering, data quality, metadata, observability, or platform operations.
  • A clear point of view on how generative AI changes how data is built, operated, discovered, and consumed.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate ambitious technical ideas into practical roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills across engineering, product, business, and executive audiences.
  • A strong record of developing managers, senior engineers, and inclusive, high-performing teams.


Why You'll Love This Role
  • Define what AI-first enterprise data looks like at Chewy.
  • Lead the teams creating the trusted foundation behind Chewy's data products, analytics, automation, and AI experiences.
  • Move beyond incremental modernization and reinvent how enterprise data work gets done.
  • Develop talented managers and engineers while shaping the next generation of data leadership.
  • Help Chewy use trusted data and AI to serve pet parents better and operate smarter every day.


The base salary range for this role is $154,000 - $265,000.00.
  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.


We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

About Chewy

At Chewy, we view pets (and pet parents) as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Customers love shopping our wide selection of products including more than 65,000 items (including our Private brands and Healthcare products), which we offer at competitive prices and fast 1-2 day shipping. Chewy’s commitment to customer service is the core of our brand, and our customers love us for it. We “WOW” pet parents through 24/7 assistance, advice and encouragement every day of the year. We make pet parenting easy with our convenient Autoship subscription program—which allows our customers to schedule their orders, so they never run out of their pet food, supplies and medication they need. Chewy is an experience company built on the back of product and technology. Innovation drives our operations and our team is constantly striving to find new and better ways to improve. From an easy-to-navigate website and highly-rated mobile apps, to detailed order tracking and personalized “Pet Profile” features, we are transforming the way pet parents shop.

Chewy Careers

Join the vibrant team at Chewy, where we offer exceptional job opportunities to advance your career in the dynamic world of e-commerce. As a leading company in the pet industry, Chewy is dedicated to making pet care easier and more enjoyable for pet parents everywhere. Work You’ll Do At Chewy, we are constantly on the lookout for passionate, driven professionals to join our diverse team. Whether you're seeking a position in IT, customer service, marketing, or logistics, Chewy provides a platform for professional growth and innovation in every career path. Our commitment to leadership and diversity training ensures that every team member is equipped with the skills to lead and innovate. By joining Chewy, you will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in e-commerce and customer service. Internship and Employment Opportunities Chewy offers a variety of internship and employment opportunities that cater to a wide range of skills and interests. Our internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, helping you to enhance your resume and prepare for a full-time position within our company. Chewy is not just about hiring employees; it's about nurturing future leaders. Benefits and Culture At Chewy, we believe that the well-being of our team is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees. Our culture is centered on open communication, respect, and a shared passion for our mission. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Innovation and Growth Chewy is at the forefront of innovation in the pet industry. We are constantly exploring new technologies and strategies to enhance our services and expand our market reach. This focus on innovation drives our company's growth and offers our team members numerous opportunities to get involved in exciting projects and advance their careers. Networking and Professional Development We encourage our employees to engage in networking and professional development activities that can enhance their career prospects. Chewy supports various initiatives, including workshops, seminars, and training sessions, to help our team members grow their professional network and develop new skills. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities at Chewy by searching open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for curious, creative, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level. Stay Connected Keep up to date with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here at Chewy. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at Chewy. Chewy is more than a company; it's a community where you can grow your career and make a difference. Join us in our mission to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere.
Learn more about Chewy
Size
21,300 employees
Market Cap
$15.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$174.4 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+136.6%
Revenue
$6.4 billion
NASDAQ

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