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HeadwayHeadwayNew York, NY

Staff Data Engineer

Staff Data Engineer architects scalable data infrastructure, leads ETL/ELT pipelines and data modeling using Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, and Python. Requires 9+ years experience, mentoring skills, and marketplace background.

212k – 265k
Remote9+ YOEData Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Define the future state of data infrastructure, set architectural direction, and establish organization-wide data standards.
  • Design highly scalable and optimized data models.
  • Lead complex, multi-functional initiatives focused on data quality governance and pipeline maturity.
  • Influence technology choices, mentor engineers, and act as technical interface with senior stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 9+ years of experience in data engineering, architecting and shipping large-scale data products.
  • Expert proficiency in Snowflake, dbt, Apache Airflow, and Python; define best practices and patterns.
  • Deep mastery of advanced data modeling techniques for production systems.
  • Proven architectural ownership, defining technical roadmaps and managing technical debt across teams.
  • Strong track record of mentoring and elevating engineering skills of data engineers.
  • 2+ years of marketplace or two-sided platform experience (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range: $212,000 - $265,000 (depending on qualifications, experience, location).

  • Equity compensation.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision; HSA/FSA; 401K.
  • Work-from-Home Stipend, Therapy Reimbursement, 16-week parental leave, Carrot Fertility.
  • 13 paid holidays, Holiday Break, Flexible PTO, EAP, training.

Skills

SnowflakedbtApache AirflowPythonETLELTData ModelingData PipelinesData QualityMarketplace Platforms
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