Senior Data Governance Engineer - Robotics Data Management - Waltham

Waltham, MAHybridFull Time$140k - $160kJob DescriptionA global robotics and automation company is seeking a Senior Data Governance Engineer to help establish the policies, standards, and technical frameworks that ensure data remains discoverable, trustworthy, secure, and usable across the organization. The company develops AI-driven automation solutions for warehouse and fulfillment operations, generating large volumes of operational, engineering, customer, and system data that support critical business and product decisions. As a Senior Data Governance Engineer, you will be responsible for creating the foundation that enables teams to effectively manage and utilize data throughout its lifecycle. Unlike traditional data engineering positions focused on pipelines, analytics, machine learning infrastructure, integrations, quality monitoring, or operational reporting, this role focuses on data ownership, metadata management, lineage, cataloging, governance processes, and enterprise data standards.You will partner with engineering, analytics, robotics, product, security, and leadership teams to improve data transparency and consistency across the business. The ideal candidate enjoys bringing structure to complex environments, creating scalable governance frameworks, and helping organizations maximize the value of their data assets.This role offers the opportunity to influence how data is managed across a rapidly growing robotics company while working alongside teams building cutting-edge automation technology.Required Skills & ExperienceStrong proficiency in SQL and PythonExperience implementing data governance programs or frameworksKnowledge of metadata management and data catalog solutionsExperience documenting data lineage and data ownership modelsUnderstanding of data management best practicesExperience with cloud-based data platforms and warehousesKnowledge of data privacy and security principlesFamiliarity with data stewardship and governance processesStrong analytical and organizational skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesDesired Skills & Experience5+ years of Data Engineering, Data Governance, Data Management, or Analytics experienceExperience supporting industrial technology, robotics, manufacturing, or logistics organizationsFamiliarity with modern data catalog and governance platformsExperience developing enterprise data standards and policiesKnowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements related to data managementExperience working across multiple technical and business teamsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related fieldExperience in a fast-growing technology companyWhat You Will Be DoingDaily Responsibilities100% Hands OnBuild and maintain processes that improve data ownership and accountability across the organizationDevelop and document data lineage for critical business and operational datasetsImplement governance standards that improve data consistency and usabilityPartner with engineering and analytics teams to establish data definitions and metadata standardsSupport deployment and administration of data catalog and discovery solutionsIdentify opportunities to improve data accessibility and transparencyCreate governance workflows that support data lifecycle managementCollaborate with security and compliance stakeholders on data-related initiativesMonitor adherence to governance standards and recommend improvementsDevelop documentation, policies, and best practices that support enterprise data managementThe OfferBonus OR Commission eligibleYou will receive the following benefitsMedical InsuranceDental BenefitsVision BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k) (including match, if applicable)Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.