Data Engineer II

Simplisafe • Boston, MA

36d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Data Engineer II on our Core Engineering Data Team, you will focus on building, maintaining, and optimizing the critical data pipelines and infrastructure that power our analytical and application platforms. You will play a key role in ensuring our data is accurate, reliable, and accessible for downstream ML, Engineering, and Product teams. If you have a passion for data, cloud technology, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of AWS or other public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP)
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience optimizing for data warehousing technologies like AWS Athena
• Strong knowledge of Python for use in data transformation
• Experience with ETL/ELT, schema design, and datalake technologies
• Familiarity with various data and table formats (JSON, Avro, Parquet, Iceberg)
• Love of data and a passion for building reliable data products

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Familiarity with data orchestration tools like Dagster, Airflow, or Prefect
• Experience in home security technology and/or consumer IoT products
• Experience using and managing data analytics, data quality, and data catalog tools
• Familiarity with data streaming platforms like Kafka, Kinesis, or Spark

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient and reliable ETL/ELT data pipelines from product and service data sources to our centralized analytical platforms.
• Implement and monitor data pipeline orchestration using tools like Airflow or Dagster to ensure timely and accurate data delivery.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and analysts to understand requirements and implement technical solutions for data workflows.
• Perform routine monitoring of pipeline performance and reliability, assisting with troubleshooting and optimizing for efficiency.
• Contribute to the optimization of table structures and data storage to support various query and usage patterns.
• Support and maintain data discovery, catalog, and analytics tooling for internal teams.
• Assist in implementing data security measures and ensuring compliance with data governance policies.
• Write and maintain data quality validation checks and unit tests to ensure the integrity and reliability of data pipelines.
• Participate in team-wide discussions to help develop and refine team norms and engineering best practices.

Benefits

• A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
• A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
• Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees