Senior Data Engineer
Chartmetric•San Mateo, CA
•$140,000 - $160,000•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our DevOps/DX team. This role involves building and optimizing ETL pipelines, designing scalable data ingestion systems, and architecting and maintaining our multi-cloud data ecosystem. You will develop production-ready Python applications and complex PostgreSQL queries, and collaborate with Data Scientists to transform raw music data into actionable insights. This position is hybrid and will be in office 3/4 times a week in our San Mateo or New York office.
Requirements
- 6+ years of hands-on experience building production data systems, preferably in high-volume consumer or entertainment industries
- Expert-level proficiency in Python, PostgreSQL, Apache Airflow, Clickhouse, Snowflake, Elasticsearch, Apache Spark, and AWS ecosystem
- Proven track record of designing fault-tolerant, high-throughput data pipelines handling millions of records daily
- Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Thrives in dynamic startup environments with rapidly evolving requirements and tight delivery timelines
Nice To Haves
- Experience with music industry data, streaming APIs, or social media analytics platforms
Responsibilities
- Build and optimize ETL pipelines processing data for 10M+ artists, 100M+ tracks, 15M+ playlists, and comprehensive music industry metrics
- Design scalable data ingestion systems to integrate emerging streaming platforms and social media services into our analytics infrastructure
- Architect and maintain our multi-cloud data ecosystem spanning AWS RDS, Elasticsearch, Clickhouse, and Snowflake
- Develop production-ready Python applications and complex PostgreSQL queries deployed across distributed systems
- Collaborate with Data Scientists to transform raw music data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions for artists, labels, and industry professionals
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Opportunity to shape developer experience across the organization
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
