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Data Engineer - VC Backed Startups

Remote · San Francisco, California
Posted August 6, 2026
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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

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeremote
LocationSan Francisco, California
This is a remote position

Required Skills

PythonSQLJavaScalaGoSnowflakeBigQueryRedshiftDatabricksAirflowDagsterPrefectdbtFivetranAirbyteKafka
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