Applied Materials Director Metadata Engineering 

United States, Texas, Austin 

268845784

$180,000.00 - $247,500.00Austin,TX, Home / Mobile,CA-001, Home / Mobile,CT-001, Home / Mobile,MA-001, Home / Mobile,TX-001

Metadata Strategy and Leadership:

• Define, implement, and continuously enhance the metadata management strategy aligned with data product maturity, AI enablement, and overall enterprise objectives.
• Lead the adoption of metadata standards, best practices, and advanced metadata engineering techniques within big data/cloud ecosystems.

Technical and Operational Excellence:

• Oversee the development and management of metadata platforms and tools, ensuring robust functionality, scalability, and interoperability in cloud-based environments.
• Establish frameworks for metadata capture, lineage, cataloging, and governance to facilitate data discovery, quality, and AI readiness.

Cross-Functional Integration:

• Partner closely with data product management, AI teams, data governance, IT, and analytics units to ensure cohesive metadata strategies that enhance data usage, reliability, and value.
• Drive alignment and consistency in metadata practices across enterprise-wide data products and AI initiatives.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate and adopt innovative technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices in metadata engineering, data governance, and AI-driven data management.
• Establish continuous improvement loops, incorporating stakeholder feedback and evolving AI and analytics requirements.

People Management and Development:

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of metadata engineers and specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and AI-driven mindset.
• Provide ongoing training and professional development to maintain expertise in advanced metadata management techniques and emerging data and AI technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related technical fields; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in metadata engineering, data governance, data architecture, and big data/cloud platforms.
• Proven experience leading metadata management initiatives in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), big data frameworks, and supporting AI-driven projects.
• Strong knowledge of metadata management tools, data governance practices, and modern data architectures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present to executive stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams in a global, cross-functional setting.

Key Competencies:

• Technical and Strategic Leadership
• Metadata Management Expertise
• Collaboration and Influencing Skills
• Results-Driven
• Effective Communication
• Innovation and Agility
• Cloud and AI Literacy

Full time

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