Senior Data Engineer

Runpod Inc

$175K — $220K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in architecting large-scale enterprise data solutions
  • 2+ years with modern data platforms like Databricks and Snowflake
  • 2+ years designing high-volume ETL pipelines
  • 1+ year coaching and mentoring engineers
  • Proven experience in startup environments with a proactive mindset
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Advanced degree in relevant fields or equivalent industry experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of data pipelines for data warehousing
  • Spearhead development of data warehousing platform meeting SOC2 compliance
  • Collaborate with analytics to support reporting of key metrics
  • Partner with data science teams for scalable insight generation
  • Mentor data engineers to foster a culture of data excellence

Benefits

  • Equity options in a fast-growing company for all team members
  • Flexible PTO for personal time off
  • Remote work first culture with collaborative team communication
  • $1,200 stipend for home office setup and equipment
  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI infrastructure projects
Full Job Description
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be tasked with designing and implementing robust data solutions that support scalable analytics and data-driven decision-making across the company. You will be instrumental in maintaining the tools and technologies that form the backbone of our data capabilities. This role requires a proactive person motivated to build an efficient, scalable, and secure data ecosystem. You will collaborate with and have solid cross-functional partnerships with all teams, from Engineering to Analytics to Finance. We use tools like Dagster and dbt to orchestrate data pipelines and define workflows between Planetscale, Tinybird, and Snowflake.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and development of robust data pipelines to ingest, aggregate, and index diverse data sources into our organization's data warehouse.
  • Spearhead the development of a cutting-edge data warehousing platform, ensuring it meets SOC2 security and compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with data analytics to ensure the data platform effectively supports reporting and analyzing key business metrics.
  • Partner with the data science and machine learning team to build scalable capabilities for insight generation and leveraging LLMs.
  • Mentor and coach engineers on the data team, fostering a culture of data excellence and innovation throughout the organization.

Requirements:
  • 4+ years of experience architecting and implementing large-scale enterprise data solutions.
  • 2+ years of proficient experience in modern data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, and Redshift, with a strong understanding of their architectural principles.
  • 2+ years of demonstrated expertise in designing and optimizing high-volume, real-time, and batch ETL pipelines.
  • 1+ years of experience in coaching and mentoring team members to foster professional growth and development, focusing on cultivating a growth mindset through constructive feedback and support.
  • Proven track record of thriving in startup environments, with a proactive attitude and a passion for driving impactful change. See yourself as a partner with the business with the shared goal of moving the business forward
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • You collaborate seamlessly with functional partners to connect the dots across business needs and independently drive projects forward. Your dedicated partnerships are with Backend Engineers, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Security, and Machine Learning practitioners.
  • Advanced degree in Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field or relevant industry industry experience

What You'll Receive:
  • The competitive base pay for this position ranges from 175,000- 220,000 usd. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Runpod and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location
  • Meaningful equity in a fast-growing company- everyone on the team receives stock options - your impact drives our growth, and you share in the upside.
  • Flexible PTO- take the time you need to recharge
  • Most roles are remote work first with an inclusive, collaborative teams utilizing slack as the main form of internal communication
  • Join a passionate team on the cutting edge of AI infrastructure - where culture, learning, and ownership are at the heart of how we scale.
  • $1,200 Home Office & Equipment Stipend-We set you up for success from day one with gear and support to create your ideal workspace

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