Manager of Data and ML Infrastructure

Manager Of Data And ML Infrastructure

The Manager of Data and ML Infrastructure is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and secure data and machine learning/AI infrastructure to support the company’s data science and analytics teams. This role will oversee data pipelines, model deployment frameworks, and infrastructure optimization while leading and mentoring a team of Data Analytics Engineers and Machine Learning/AI Engineers to drive innovation and operational efficiency within the organization and align strategic goals to ensure the successful execution of projects.

USD $ - USD $ / Yr.

• Develop infrastructure such as microservices to streamline and support the deployment and operationalization of machine learning/AI models.
• Manage team to facilitate department objectives including mentoring, developing, and coaching.
• Design and maintain data pipelines, data lakes, and ML/AI model deployment frameworks.
• Lead the development of scalable and secure cloud-based infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand infrastructure needs and deliver solutions.
• Automate data ingestion, transformation, and ML/AI workflow processes to improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with data governance policies and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and optimize infrastructure performance, scalability, and cost‑efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement innovations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly. Must be able to take direction and work well with others. Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines. Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately. Must be able to react to change productively.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
• 5 years’ experience in data engineering, ML infrastructure, or similar roles.
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing or leading technical teams preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, GCP Data Engineer, etc.) are preferred but not required.

Foundation Finance Company (FFC) is one of the fastest‑growing consumer finance companies in the U.S. We work with home improvement contractors nationwide to help them close more sales through the use of flexible financing plans. FFC’s full‑spectr​um lending approach has driven billions in originations and helped many customers make needed improvements to their homes. We’re making big investments in both infrastructure and employee talent to keep up with our growth, so the time is right to join our team!

It’s a fast‑paced environment with room to advance. We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k) with company match, a casual dress work environment and much, much, more.

Office environment with significant time spent sitting, typing and talking on the telephone.

Foundation Finance Company 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If you reside in the state of Colorado, please review our benefits. These benefits are designed to support our employees in their professional growth, health, and overall well‑being. Eligibility, coverage details, and enrollment processes will be provided during the onboarding process.

Foundation Finance Company LLC requires that remote employees must reside in one of the following states to be considered for any of our remote positions: AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

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