Overview:
The Director, Data Engineering, ML & AI is responsible for leading Measurabl’s data platform strategy, machine learning capabilities, and AI-powered product experiences. This is a transformational hands-on leadership role spanning data infrastructure, applied ML/AI, and sustainability-specific analytics. The Director or VP partners with the peer leaders, CPTO, and Product leadership to drive company-wide AI strategy, embed intelligence into the Measurabl platform, and position Measurabl as the definitive AI-powered sustainability intelligence platform in commercial real estate. This role leads a team of data engineers, software engineers, ML engineers, and data scientists, fostering a culture of technical excellence, experimentation, and sustainability-driven impact.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
The essential functions and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Data Platform & Infrastructure
- Own and evolve Measurabl’s data platform architecture—warehousing, ETL/ELT pipelines, data quality frameworks, and data governance practices that underpin every product capability
- Drive data reliability and observability at scale, ensuring sustainability datasets are accurate, timely, and trusted by customers and internal teams alike
- Establish and enforce data contracts, lineage, and cataloging standards across the organization
- Evaluate and adopt modern data stack technologies (e.g., Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, Spark, Kafka) to optimize cost, performance, and developer experience
- Be able to work hands-on and coach engineers on improving via AI driven engineering.
Machine Learning & AI Product Features
- Define and execute the ML/AI product roadmap in close partnership with Product and Engineering leadership, identifying high-leverage opportunities to embed intelligence into the Measurabl platform
- Lead development of production ML systems including anomaly detection for utility data, predictive energy modeling, automated data extraction (OCR/NLP), and intelligent benchmarking
- Champion the responsible adoption of LLMs and generative AI across the product—from AI-assisted ESG reporting to conversational sustainability insights
- Establish MLOps practices including model monitoring, feature stores, experiment tracking, and CI/CD for models to ensure production reliability
ESG Data & Analytics
- Build and scale sustainability-specific data models, carbon accounting frameworks, and benchmarking analytics that differentiate Measurabl in the market
- Partner with Science and ESG teams to translate complex regulatory frameworks (GRESB, CSRD, GHG Protocol, ENERGY STAR) into scalable data products
- Enable advanced portfolio-level analytics and scenario modeling that help investors and asset managers make decarbonization decisions
People Leadership
- Drive department engagement and performance through hands-on leadership, mentoring, 1:1s, department collaboration, performance management programs, and engagement programs
- Foster a team culture focused on continuous improvement, learning, and development to ensure Measurabl is best positioned to deliver a world-class product
- Promote a transparent, data-driven culture of clear expectations and accountability
- Work with People Operations to identify strategies for growth, retention, and engagement within the Data Engineering and AI function
- Recruit, develop, and retain top talent in a competitive market; build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve
- Foster cross-department communication with Product, Engineering, Science, Customer Success, and Go-to-Market teams to build a cohesive product and company culture
Business Management
- Define and execute annual strategic plan/focus and department OKRs aligned with company-wide AI and data strategy
- Partner with the CPTO and Directors across the company to translate business objectives into team strategy and actions
- Identify resourcing needs—including build vs. buy decisions for data and AI tooling—to meet current and future needs of the department and organization
- Manage vendor relationships and budgets for data infrastructure and AI/ML tooling
Education & Experience:
We have identified the following programs, experience, and knowledge that have helped others find success in this role at Measurabl. We understand though that knowledge comes from many forms of learning and experiences. Above all, we consider a person’s potential impact in the role and value their unique path to this point in their career.
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, ML engineering, or applied AI, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role managing teams of 5+. 15+ years of hands-on and leadership experience for VP.
- Education, whether formal or informal, in computer science, data science, engineering, or a related quantitative field
- Proven track record of shipping ML/AI-powered product features at scale in a SaaS or data-platform environment
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to drive team success across data engineering, ML, and analytics functions
- Previous experience managing large-scale data and AI projects that interplay with multiple teams and/or stakeholders
- Experience in commercial real estate, sustainability/ESG, cleantech, or regulated data environments is a strong plus
- Familiarity with ESG frameworks and standards such as GRESB, GHG Protocol, ENERGY STAR, CSRD, or TCFD is a plus
- A combination of professional or educational experience (whether formal or informal) that affords you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities above
Supervisory Responsibility:
This role manages a team of data/SW engineers, ML engineers, and data scientists that will range in size and area of focus based on the needs of the organization. The Director may also manage one or more team leads or senior individual contributors. The team’s focus areas include data platform and infrastructure, applied machine learning, and ESG analytics.
Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible PTO
- Health and Dental Insurance + HSA options
- Pet Insurance
- Holiday Paid Time Off
- Matching 401k
- 100% fully remote
- Flexible work hours
- Monthly phone & internet reimbursement
- Stock options
- Bonus potential
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Measurabl, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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