Engineering Manager: Engineering Data Platform Enablement (Hybrid, Seattle - WA) at Nordstrom

Job DescriptionAbout the RoleData Platform Enablement keeps Nordstrom's analytics and data platforms running, evolving, and getting simpler. We own a broad portfolio across GCP and AWS — BigQuery, Looker Core, Metabase, and the access management and cost optimization that keep them healthy. We're a small team covering a large surface area, and AI is how we do it.This is a player-coach role. You own delivery, technical standards, operational health, and the growth of your engineers — and you stay hands-on, writing code and building automation alongside them. You partner with a Product Manager who owns vision and stakeholders, while you own technical delivery, architecture, and team health.We use AI every day — not occasionally — to write code, automate operations, and investigate incidents. We run Kanban with continuous flow and weekly demos: no sprints, no story points. Our engineers are generalists who work across the whole portfolio, pair, cross-train, and value direct contribution over process.What You'll OwnPlatform & OperationsLead engineering delivery across BigQuery/GCP, GCP Looker, Metabase, and AWS workloadsOwn platform reliability, incident response, and on-call for production systemsDrive capacity planning — forecasting growth, managing compute costs, and scaling ahead of demandSupport the deprecation of legacy platforms (MicroStrategy, Tableau)Access Management & Cost OptimizationOwn enterprise access provisioning and governance across the data platformLead cost optimization across GCP, AWS, and platform tooling in partnership with engineering and financeDefine access policies, tiering models, and provisioning workflows with security and compliance partnersLooker Governance & Development FrameworkEstablish LookML governance, development standards, and deployment practices for Looker CorePartner with analytics teams on explore design, data modeling, and dashboard best practicesOwn platform health, migration governance, and the Looker development lifecycleConversational Analytics EnablementLead the CA enablement strategy — Golden Query standards, agent development, adoptionManage token utilization and capacity planning with Insights Delivery leadershipPartner with every team across the organization to drive CA maturity enterprise-wideTeam LeadershipSet technical direction: architecture, standards, monitoring, and prioritizationDevelop your engineers and coach AI fluency through hands-on guidance and a high adoption barContribute as an engineer: write code, build tooling, and review pull requests alongside the teamOwn hiring, capacity planning, and team healthWhat You BringRequired2+ years leading engineering teams, with direct accountability for delivery and people development5+ years building software, platforms, infrastructure, or data systemsHands-on Python proficiency (or equivalent) you still write today — direct technical contribution is expectedStrong cloud experience across GCP and/or AWS, with fluency in Git, CI/CD, and infrastructure as codeExperience owning access management programs at scaleDaily use of AI coding tools and a real point of view on how they change the way teams workBonus PointsData platform or BI depth: BigQuery, Looker, Metabase, Tableau, or MicroStrategyTerraform and KubernetesCloud cost optimization at scaleAnalytics access provisioning in SailPoint IdentityNow via SCIM group synchronizationHands-on Dataplex zone governanceExperience standing up an AI-first engineering practiceFamiliarity with Conversational Analytics, LLM-powered data tools, or semantic layer patternsExperience at a large-scale retail, e-commerce, or consumer organizationPay Range DetailsThe pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Engineering Manager: $166,000-258,000 annuallyWe’ve got you covered…Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time AwayLife Insurance and DisabilityMerchandise Discount and EAP ResourcesThis position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdfA few more important points...The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at . Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.Current Nordstrom employees: To apply, log into Workday, click the Careers button and then click Find Jobs.Nordstrom keeps job postings open for at least one day after the posting date. 2026 Nordstrom, IncSummaryLocation: Seattle, WAType: Full time