Senior Data Engineer

Description

• Implement scalable ETL processes and data models that power analytics across the organization
• Document architectural decisions and explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders in clear, jargon-free language
• Write effective prompts for AI tools and review generated solutions critically—knowing when to trust AI and when to take over
• Build data solutions for complex challenges like entity resolution, multi-system attribution, and household matching
• Work directly with operations teams (leasing, marketing, property management) to translate daily workflow challenges into data solutions
• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and architecture using Snowflake, dbt, and AWS
• Use AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development while maintaining production-quality code

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with an inherent curiosity to understand and solve complex business problems through data
• High proficiency in SQL, Python, and modern data stack technologies (Snowflake, Fivetran, Dagster/Airflow, dbt)
• Experience working in product & operations-heavy environments where data directly impacts daily business decisions
• Deep expertise in data modeling with dbt—you understand how to model around the deficiencies and quirks of upstream operational systems
• Experience building data solutions in fast-moving startup environments
• A minimum of 7 years of data engineering experience building scalable data systems in operations-heavy, data-forward organizations (not big tech)
• A keen ability to strike a balance between elegant design and pragmatic tradeoffs, all while prioritizing continuous delivery of value to the business
• Strong written and verbal communication skills—comfortable writing clear documentation, effective AI prompts, and explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Deep understanding of the principles and challenges of ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and efficiency in distributed data systems

Benefits

• Access to HSA-compatible plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), free therapy through SpringHealth, acupuncture, and other wellness offerings
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and 13 paid holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance