Turo

Staff Data Engineer, Data Platform

Turo$182K — $228K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or related roles.
  • Strong foundation in software engineering, capable of developing reusable code frameworks.
  • Experience building ETL frameworks and data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms and services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Proficient with modern infrastructure tools like Terraform and Kubernetes.
  • Solid understanding of data security standards and frameworks for data protection.
  • Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members to refine and execute the data engineering roadmap.
  • Design and implement a scalable and reliable data platform for multiple teams.
  • Define canonical data models to unify data across the organization.
  • Implement and support workflow orchestration tools in cloud environments.
  • Build and enhance data platform tools to improve productivity and reduce overhead.
  • Mentor junior engineers to increase team effectiveness.
  • Establish robust data security architectures and controls.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees.
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement employer match for your financial future.
  • Learning & Development stipend for professional advancement.
  • Turo host matching program to encourage involvement.
  • Turo travel credit for exploring new adventures.
  • Cell phone and internet stipend to support remote work.
  • Paid time off for relaxation and recharge.
  • Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave.
  • In-office lunch, snacks, and fun activities for hybrid employees.
Full Job Description
About the team:

In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technologies to build resilient, scalable systems for collecting and analyzing large-scale data sets. Your primary focus will be on developing the data platform that empowers teams to design, operate, and maintain data pipelines and reports. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy building data platforms while troubleshooting and investigating complex data and system issues, this is the position for you.

Strong communication skills and attention to detail are critical to be successful in this role.

What you will do:
  • Collaborate daily with team members to refine the data engineering roadmap and drive execution of its initiatives.
  • Design and implement a modern, highly scalable and reliable data platform powering pipelines for Product, Engineering, Data Science, Marketing, Customer Operations, and Finance teams.
  • Define canonical data models across key business domains and establish a cohesive vision for unifying all data within the Turo ecosystem.
  • Implement, operate, and support workflow orchestration tooling, such as Airflow in cloud-based environments.
  • Build, operate, and continually improve data platform tools and infrastructure to boost team productivity and minimize operational overhead.
  • Increase overall team effectiveness by mentoring and developing junior engineers.
  • Design and enforce robust data security architectures and controls.


Your profile:
  • Solid foundation in software engineering, with a proven track record of developing well-tested, reusable code frameworks and libraries.
  • Possesses a clear understanding of AI capabilities and constraints, effectively integrating AI into daily workflows to optimize efficiency, spark creativity, and enhance decision-making.
  • Past experience building ETL frameworks.
  • Experience with data pipeline job orchestration tools such as Airflow, Prefect or Dagster.
  • Experience using data platforms and services across major cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, and Azure.
  • Proficient with modern infrastructure tooling, including Terraform and Kubernetes.
  • Knowledgeable about security standards and frameworks that govern and support robust data protection.
  • Able to understand technical details and communicate with other engineers, as well as communicating with less technical members from other teams.
  • Enjoys mentoring & teaching other engineers
  • Familiarity with Spark or other big data processing framework is a plus.
  • 7+ years of relevant experience


For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $182,000-$228,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. In general, our ranges reflect the market-based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Turo considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.

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Benefits
  • Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)
  • Retirement employer match
  • Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development
  • Turo host matching program
  • Turo travel credit
  • Cell phone and internet stipend
  • Paid time off to relax and recharge
  • Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave
  • For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities


We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that's underrepresented in tech, we'd love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world's largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

About Turo

Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing company headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company was founded in 2009 by Shelby Clark and has since grown to over 10 million users in over 5,500 cities worldwide. Turo allows car owners to rent out their personal vehicles to other users, providing an alternative to traditional car rental companies. The company offers a variety of vehicles, from economy cars to luxury vehicles and sports cars.
Learn more about Turo
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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