Director, Data Engineering – AI & Data Platforms

Company And Culture Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce. About the Role We are seeking a Director, Data Engineering – AI & Data Platforms to lead the strategy, architecture, development, and evolution of our data and AI infrastructure. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for building a scalable, reliable, and AI-ready data platform that powers analytics, machine learning, automation, and emerging generative AI applications. The Director will lead the design and implementation of modern data architecture while partnering closely with engineering, analytics, product, and business stakeholders. There will be a a focus on AI initiatives, including developing the data foundations required for machine learning and generative AI, identifying opportunities for AI-driven automation, and helping translate emerging AI capabilities into practical business applications. This role is ideal for a technical leader who enjoys operating at both the strategic AND hands-on levels and is comfortable building systems, establishing engineering standards, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional initiatives in a fast-moving digital media environment. This position will be on-site in our New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA office.