ICONIQ Capital

Associate, Data Engineer

ICONIQ Capital$130K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or related technical roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience building scalable data infrastructure in Snowflake.
  • Advanced skills in Structured Query Language, with performance optimization expertise.
  • Strong Python experience for data processing, automation, and pipeline development.
  • Experience building and maintaining cloud-based data workflows and orchestration systems.
  • Proficient in implementing data governance frameworks and enterprise data quality standards.
  • Experience with structured and unstructured data, including third-party data sources.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, optimize, and maintain efficient data models and pipelines.
  • Build and manage workflows ingesting and transforming data into Snowflake.
  • Lead data governance efforts for standards and access controls.
  • Oversee data quality monitoring and remediation for datasets.
  • Design processes for unstructured content analytics and AI.
  • Collaborate with teams to convert business needs into technical solutions.
  • Optimize Snowflake performance and cost governance practices.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance from day one.
  • Life and disability insurance along with family wellness benefits.
  • Matching 401(k) program.
  • Commuter Benefits program.
  • Wellness and hybrid working arrangement stipends.
  • Support for professional designations, tuition reimbursement, and educational materials.
  • Smart-casual dress code.
Full Job Description
The Associate, Data Engineer will join the Data & Analytics function within our Technology division, supporting our Venture and Growth businesses by designing and building scalable data infrastructure within Snowflake that powers sourcing, portfolio insights, performance tracking, artificial intelligence enablement, and advanced analytics across the platform. You will partner closely with investment professionals, Growth stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver governed, high-quality, and reliable data systems that drive strategic decision-making.

What You'll Do:
  • Develop, optimize, and maintain efficient, cost-aware data models and data pipelines.
  • Build and manage workflows that ingest, transform, and consolidate internal and third-party data into Snowflake.
  • Lead data governance efforts, including data standards, ownership frameworks, lineage tracking, access controls, and data quality practices.
  • Oversee data quality monitoring, validation, reconciliation, and remediation across structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Design pipelines to process documents and other unstructured content for analytics and artificial intelligence use cases, including an internal knowledge base.
  • Partner closely with investment, Growth, finance, and operations teams to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
  • Optimize Snowflake performance, including warehouse sizing, workload management, query tuning, and cost governance best practices.


Ideal Candidate Background:
  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or related technical roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience building scalable data infrastructure in Snowflake.
  • Advanced skills in Structured Query Language, with a deep understanding of performance optimization and data modeling best practices.
  • Strong Python experience for data processing, automation, and pipeline development.
  • Experience building and maintaining cloud-based data workflows and orchestration systems.
  • Experience implementing data governance frameworks and enterprise data quality standards.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data, including third-party data sources.
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and technologies is a plus. We value team members who are curious about leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance productivity and drive innovation.


What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance starting on your first day of employment.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage as well as family and wellness benefits including mental health benefits, fertility benefits, and back-up childcare.
  • A matching 401(k) program.
  • Commuter Benefits program.
  • Stipends to support wellness and hybrid working arrangements.
  • We support employees who wish to pursue professional designations/certifications and offer tuition reimbursement in addition to an allocation for books and other supplies needed for an individual's coursework.
  • Smart-casual dress code.


Location: Applicants are expected to work onsite in our New York or Sanfrancisco office in accordance with our hybrid working policy.

Compensation Range: ICONIQ is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At ICONIQ, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation terms. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $130,000-$150,000 together with the benefits listed above.

Use of AI in the Application Process

We expect candidates to be fluent in using AI tools to enhance their work. You're welcome to use AI in preparing your application where it adds value, but your materials must be accurate and reflect your own experience, judgement and voice.

We care most about how you think, what you've personally contributed, and how you use tools like AI to drive better outcomes. Strong candidates demonstrate both authenticity and leverage, using AI to elevate their work while maintaining clear ownership.

Throughout the interview process, you should be prepared to speak in depth about your experience and contributions in your own words.

About ICONIQ Capital

ICONIQ Capital is a privately-held investment firm that manages assets for some of the world's wealthiest families and individuals. The firm was founded in 2011 by a group of former employees of Facebook, including its CEO Mark Zuckerberg. ICONIQ Capital invests in technology companies at various stages of development, from early-stage startups to established public companies. The firm has invested in companies such as Airbnb, DocuSign, Dropbox, Facebook, and Uber. ICONIQ Capital is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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