Data Engineer - VC Backed Startups
Overview
SignalFire seeks Data Engineers to design and scale robust data infrastructure for fast-moving startups. You will own pipeline ownership and drive data reliability across diverse organizations. This role offers visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities through our extensive network.
What You'll Do11
- 1Design and build scalable batch and real-time data pipelines
- 2Develop reliable data models and transformation workflows
- 3Establish cloud data warehouses and lakehouses
- 4Integrate data from multiple sources including product and financial systems
- 5Implement data quality standards and observability tools
- 6Partner with cross-functional teams to define data requirements
- 7Support machine learning pipelines with dependable data flows
- 8Improve data infrastructure performance and cost efficiency
- 9Create self-service tools for data discovery
- 10Apply security and governance best practices
- 11Define company-wide data architecture and technical roadmap
Requirements10
- 13+ years of data engineering experience
- 2Strong Python programming skills
- 3Advanced SQL proficiency
- 4Experience with AWS or other major cloud platforms
- 5Familiarity with Snowflake or BigQuery
- 6Knowledge of modern data warehouses like Databricks
- 7Workflow orchestration with Airflow or Dagster
- 8Understanding of distributed systems and data formats
- 9Collaboration skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- 10Experience in venture-backed startups preferred
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