Director, Data & Analytics

Airbyte is the data and action layer for AI agents. We give agents fast, accurate, authenticated access to business data across hundreds of sources, so they can discover the entities that matter, reason over real-time context, and take action in the systems they read from, not just observe them.

We started as the open-source standard for data movement and proved the economics of data integration at scale: hundreds of connectors, thousands of companies, and, since 2020, have raised $181M from leading investors including Benchmark, Accel, Altimeter, Coatue, and Y Combinator. As our CEO Michel Tricot puts it, "the last ten years were all about structured data. The future is all about context." We're now building that context infrastructure for production-grade agents on the same open foundation, as agents become the primary consumers of enterprise data.

Our mission is unchanged: make data available and actionable to everyone, everywhere. That everyone now includes AI agents.

THE ROLE:

Airbyte is at an inflection point. Our Data Replication business is growing fast and scaling toward profitability, while we launch our Agentic Data Platform, a new product line that will define the next chapter of the company.

We're looking for a Director of Data & Analytics to own the data foundation that powers both businesses, from pipelines and BI tools to the agents our team queries data through, and the strategic insights that shape how we run the company.

This is also a great opportunity to become, or sharpen your skills as, an AI-native data leader. You'll be building for a world where analysts, operators, and executives interact with data through agents as much as dashboards, and where the line between data infrastructure and AI infrastructure is increasingly blurred.

You'll report to the CTO and partner closely with leaders across both Data Replication and Airbyte Agents business units

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Own the data platform end to end. Pipelines, warehouse, BI tools, and the data layer that powers internal agents and activations. You'll evolve it as our needs grow, and keep it lean and scalable.

• Shape strategy and decisions. Partner with leaders across the company, bringing sharp insights on usage, growth, retention, and product.

• Power our internal AI workflows. Our finance team, analysts, and operators increasingly query data through agents. You'll build the structured, well-modeled foundation that makes this reliable, and you'll be at the frontier of what "AI-native analytics" actually looks like in practice.

• Support the Agentic Data Platform launch with the data infrastructure that the team needs to ship and learn fast.

• Build the team pragmatically. Balance hiring with external support to stay lean and focused.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Strong data engineering chops: SQL, modern warehouse stacks (BigQuery or similar), dbt or equivalent, pipeline orchestration. You can build the system, not just direct it.

• A track record of being the strategic data voice in the room, translating product and usage data into decisions executives actually act on. Or clear evidence you're ready to step into that role.

• A strong point of view on simplification. You've built or operated data functions where lean and scalable mattered more than scope.

• Excellent communication. You can hold your own in a board conversation and write a memo that lands.

• Curiosity and energy around AI, whether you're already AI-native or excited to get there fast. You see agents, LLMs, and modern AI tooling as a core part of how data teams will work, not a side project.

• Comfort with ambiguity and pace. Usage-based SaaS, PLG motions, and rapidly evolving product surfaces don't faze you.

LOCATION:

• Onsite 4 days/week in San Francisco, CA

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT AIRBYTE:

At Airbyte, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and empowered to grow. Our market-leading Total Rewards package is designed to help you thrive professionally and personally. Our benefits and perks include:

• Flexible PTO with a culture that encourages at least 25 days off annually

• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave for all parents

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Professional development budget, conference sponsorship, and book reimbursement

• Commuter benefits and monthly internet reimbursement

• Breakfast and lunch in our San Francisco office

• A collaborative, in-person culture focused on learning, growth, and impact

If you find this role exciting, we encourage you to apply even if you think you don’t meet all of the requirements!

We are not accepting agency submissions or recruiting firm support for this role. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.

Airbyte is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Airbyte is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability.