Data Engineer

Ibotta•Denver, CO

3d•$110,000 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Ibotta is seeking a software-focused Data Engineer to join its Publisher Data Platform (PDP) team. PDP builds the infrastructure, data marketplace, and standards that enable secure data sharing with publisher partners. The team owns Ibotta’s partner-facing data-sharing platform, including Databricks Clean Rooms, and governs data collected by the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN). The Data Engineer will develop automated processes to provision dedicated publisher infrastructure and uphold governance standards for IPN data. This is a hybrid position located in Denver, Colorado, requiring three days in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Candidates must live in the United States. A relocation bonus is offered to candidates moving to Denver. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of software engineering experience focused on data platform engineering, external data-sharing integrations, or backend development.
Proficiency in Python and SQL.
Familiarity with distributed data processing patterns and experience operating governed data environments.
Experience with Medallion Architecture (bronze/silver/gold) or similar layered data design patterns.
Experience building big data pipelines supporting data transformation, metadata, dependency management, and workload orchestration.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, understanding other teams’ requirements and concerns, translating them into actionable technical requirements, and contributing to project prioritization.
Experience provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure with Terraform on AWS, GCP, or Azure, and maintaining reusable deployment modules.
Hands-on experience with AWS and Databricks.
Understanding of tenant isolation, clean rooms, data privacy, and compliance requirements in a cloud context.
Must live in the United States and be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Practical experience with Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs).
A passion for building secure-by-default systems.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain Terraform that provisions the data platform, primarily Databricks on AWS.
Implement engineered controls across the data platform to ensure compliance with data governance policies.
Develop and support secure external data exchange capabilities using Databricks Clean Rooms, AWS Clean Rooms, Delta Sharing, and Remote File Shares.
Automate audit evidence collection and reporting for InfoSec, legal, and third-party compliance reviews.
Identify, design, and implement data platform improvements, including automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and designing infrastructure for reliability and performance.
Resolve incidents, manage workspace health monitoring, optimize cloud costs, and participate in an on-call rotation.
Use AI-assisted development thoughtfully while independently validating code, tests, system behavior, and correctness.
Handle data securely in accordance with company security policies, identify and report phishing attempts, and report security incidents through proper channels.