Senior Growth Engineer (Operations)

Company Overview

Valimail is a fast growing, venture funded startup and the leader in Email Authentication as a Service. Here is your chance to get in on the ground floor at an important technology innovator and to help build a major business service category. We have built a revolutionary platform on top of open standards — DMARC, DKIM, and SPF — for the first time it makes it possible for any organization to protect itself against email impersonation. Valimail pioneered the notion of automated email authentication, with innovative components like our DNS-based Authenticator (including our patented Instant SPF). We’re committed to building a more trusted email ecosystem.

Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented classes will only apply to roles if they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Valimail, we encourage you to break through that statistic. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need in the future. NO ONE ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We hope you're open to learning new skills in order to grow with us. Make our team, your team!

Position Overview

As a member of the Business Operations team, the Sr. Growth Engineer (Operations) will be a cornerstone in driving operational efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. Working closely with teams in Sales, Marketing, IT, Product, and Engineering, you’ll design and implement automation and data workflows aligned with our growth objectives. This role focuses on optimizing data flow, enhancing tech stack performance, and providing strategic insights across platforms like Snowflake, Sigma, Segment, Salesforce, and Planhat.

What You'll Be Doing

• Data Operations & Integration: Oversee and optimize data flow across core platforms, including Snowflake, Sigma, Segment, Salesforce, and Planhat, ensuring seamless integration and reliable data access for cross-functional teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Product, and Engineering, facilitating data-driven insights and project alignment across departments.
• Customer Insights & Strategy: Analyze customer data to derive insights that inform strategic decision-making, delivering actionable reports that support growth objectives.
• Technical Expertise: Spearhead automation and optimization projects, implementing solutions that improve data flow and system efficiency.
• Project Leadership: Lead key cross-functional initiatives, ensuring smooth execution and alignment across multiple departments.
• Strategic Contribution: Provide valuable insights and recommendations to leadership, aligning data-driven findings with broader business objectives.
• Versatility & Problem-Solving: Tackle a wide range of tasks, from technical troubleshooting to strategic planning and cross-departmental collaboration.

About You

• Education & Technical Background: B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent technical experience.
• Data and Automation Expertise: 4+ years of experience with Python, SQL, or similar languages, with hands-on experience in automation and data flow management in platforms like Snowflake, Segment, Zapier, and Planhat. Proven ability to build scalable workflows for GTM teams.
• Operational Experience: 2+ years in an operations role supporting Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, or Finance, with a demonstrated ability to align data operations with strategic business goals.
• System & Software Management Skills: Required proficiency in Snowflake, Segment (or other CDP solutions), and BI tools (e.g., Sigma, PowerBI). Familiarity with Zapier, Planhat (or similar tools such as Gainsight or ChurnZero), Salesforce, and Atlassian are a plus. Experience in selecting, onboarding, and integrating tools to enhance business operations.
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic approach, capable of understanding the downstream impacts of decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Excellent relationship-building skills, adept at working across teams to align processes and drive data-driven insights in support of revenue objectives.
• People & Communication Skills: Strong ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences, drive alignment, and work with stakeholders at all levels. Skilled at leading projects, influencing decisions, and ensuring cross-functional initiatives get executed successfully.
• Project Management Excellence: Highly organized self-starter with strong project management skills, able to independently drive projects in a dynamic environment.
• Versatility & Adaptability: Comfortable switching between technical, strategic, and collaborative tasks as needed.

Bonus Points

• Experience with AI models for data workflows, analytics, or revenue process enhancements.
• Familiarity with email authentication and DNS.

Who We Are

Valimail is the global leader in zero-trust email security. The company's full line of cloud-native solutions authenticate sender identity to stop phishing, protect brands, and ensure compliance; they are used by organizations ranging from neighborhood shops to some of the world's largest organizations, including Uber, Splunk, Yelp, Mercedes Benz USA, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Valimail is the fastest-growing DMARC solution with the largest global market share and is the premier DMARC partner for Microsoft 365 environments. 

Valimail is an E-Verify Employer. For more information on E-Verify, review the posters here. 

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay + participation in employee stock option plan. The expected pay range for this role is between $140,000 - $160,000, commensurate with experience. 
• Comprehensive health, dental, + vision coverage
• Six weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, and an additional 6 weeks for parents giving birth
• Remote First Company, you can work anywhere within the US
• Unlimited and flexible PTO. We believe balanced, happy, relaxed people do better work

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