Lead Data Engineer, Experimentation

VMware is hiring a Lead Data Engineer, Experimentation to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Data Engineer, Experimentation, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Build and validate models and dashboards • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights What we offer: • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Competitive salary and meaningful equity • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. VMware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Experience with data visualization tools • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Understanding of statistics and experimentation Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently