Senior Director, Engineering (EMEA Site Lead)

About Starburst

Starburst is the data platform for analytics, applications, and AI, unifying data across clouds and on-premises to accelerate AI innovation. Organizations—from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises in 60+ countries—rely on Starburst for fast data access, seamless collaboration, and enterprise-grade governance on an open hybrid data lakehouse. Wherever data lives, Starburst unlocks its full potential, powering data and AI from development to deployment. By future-proofing data architecture, Starburst helps businesses fuel innovation with AI.

Our EMEA-based engineering team with an innovation hub in Warsaw is a key pillar of Starburst’s global R&D organization. These teams contribute to Trino Compute Engine, Connectors, Data Platform, and Data Experience to deliver Starburst products to a diverse global customer base.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Site Lead to head up our growing Warsaw office. You’ll lead and scale high-performing teams, partner closely with global leadership, and help shape Starburst’s engineering culture in Europe.

This is a people-first leadership role with strong technical exposure. You’ll lead managers and senior ICs, drive cross-team initiatives, and foster a healthy, transparent, and integrated engineering culture.

As an Engineering Leader at Starburst you will: 

• Lead and grow teams in Warsaw across all Starburst products  
• Directly manage senior engineers and EMs, while fostering a culture of autonomy and ownership
• Help integrate Warsaw deeply into the global Starburst R&D culture
• Shape and scale local hiring, onboarding, and development practices
• Partner with product and leadership to ensure execution excellence
• Position and represent Starburst engineering externally in Poland and the broader European community

Some of the things we look for:

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and Staff+ engineers
• Experience scaling high-performing, distributed teams in product-driven environments
• Strong technical understanding of distributed systems, data infra, data analytics, and / or open-source projects
• Ability to foster alignment across time zones and cultural boundaries
• High EQ, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to shape engineering culture

Where could this role be based?

• Ideally located in Poland, but at a minimum, conveniently able to travel for regular visits.

Build your career at Starburst

All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry –  and the future. 

Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more. 

We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.

Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
 or local laws.

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