Director, Data Architect

About Pivot Bio:   Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of microbiology, genomics, crop nutrition and agriculture, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in fertilizer technology. Our first commercial product harnesses the power of naturally-occurring microbes, modern gene editing and application technologies to provide nitrogen to crops.  We are dedicated to providing new solutions for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. 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This individual will design and implement the company's data platform strategy creating the foundational architecture that connects lab discovery to field performance to manufacturing operations. The Data Architect works at the intersection of agronomic science, industrial operations, and commercial execution, designing modern, scalable data systems that organize and analyze data across all domains.  In this role, the Director, Data Architect will develop and deliver long-term strategic goals for data architecture vision and standards in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. A critical aspect of the role is translating business requirements from Product Innovation, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams into elegant technical architectures that balance immediate needs with long-term scalability. This role will provide technical recommendations throughout the solution/data architecture and implementation lifecycle, working hands-on when needed to prove concepts and establish patterns. The Director, Data Architect reports to the Head of Digital and works in close partnership with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams, interfacing with business stakeholders across R&D, Manufacturing, Agronomy, and Commercial functions. Strong candidates have deep data platform expertise, pragmatic architectural judgment, and the ability to translate complex scientific and business requirements into clean, scalable data systems.  This role can be located in St. Louis, MO or Minneapolis, MN and will be onsite 4 days a week.   Essential Functions:  Define data architecture vision and standards in collaboration with stakeholders  Design and implement modern data platform integrating Lab, Manufacturing, Agronomic, and Corporate Operations across the agricultural value chain  Design integration patterns for 3rd party data sources including soil tests, machinery data, imagery, and partner APIs  Establish data governance framework including MDM policies, data quality standards, and security protocols  Enable AI-ready infrastructure supporting advanced analytics, ML models, and GenAI applications  Own data quality and availability across modeling, enrichment, and accessibility for all stakeholders  Validate architectures hands-on through POCs, implementation reviews, and technical problem-solving    Competencies:  Data platform mastery: Expert in data lakes, warehouses, and data mesh architectures with deep Databricks experience  Data modeling expertise: Dimensional modeling, normalized schemas, graph databases, and domain-driven design  Modern data stack: Databricks (preferred), ETL/ELT tools, streaming technologies, and BI platforms (Tableau, PowerBI)  Data governance: Quality, profiling, security, metadata management, MDM, archival, and migration strategies  Technical depth: Advanced SQL, Python/scripting, query optimization, and performance tuning  Systems thinking: Balances strategic vision with pragmatic execution and speed-to-value trade-offs  Ambiguity navigation: Defines elegant architecture despite incomplete requirements or evolving business needs    Required Education & Experience:  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field  10+ years of focused experience on data architecture and data engineering  Proven experience in enterprise data modeling including dimensional modeling, normalization strategies and domain-driven design  Deep hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks strongly preferred)  Strong programming skills in SQL; proficiency with scripting languages (Python, R, similar)  Understanding of agronomic data, crop nutrition, soil science, or precision agriculture would be a strong plus  Track record designing data architectures that enable advanced analytics and AI/ML applications    Must be authorized to work in the United States   What We Offer:  Competitive package in a disruptive startup  Stock options  Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums  Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies  Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts  401(k) plan, 3% Match  Commuter benefits  Annual Training & Development support  Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule  Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team   #LI-Onsite All remote positions and those not located in our Berkeley facility are paid based on National Benchmark data.  Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance. Hiring Compensation Range$165,000—$206,000 USD Offices: Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States (Twin Cities);