Senior Data Engineer

CodePath

88d • $110,000 - $150,000

About The Position

CodePath is reprogramming higher education to create the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders. We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of first-generation and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow. With 30,000 students and alumni from 700 colleges now working at 2,000 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future. We’re looking for a highly capable and pragmatic Senior Data Engineer who thrives in environments where they can take initiative, wear multiple hats, and turn ambiguity into action. This is a deeply hands-on role for someone eager to help shape our next-generation infrastructure. As the sole data engineer on our team, you will have true ownership over designing the architecture, pipelines, and models that power every critical function at CodePath—from student success analytics to business intelligence to AI-driven personalization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or similar roles
• Strong SQL skills and experience building efficient pipelines, including performance tuning
• Proven ability to work autonomously and deliver outcomes in a fast-changing environment
• Expertise in building data pipelines end-to-end, from ingestion through transformation to final visualization
• Deep understanding of data modeling principles (dimensional modeling, data normalization)
• Hands-on experience managing cloud data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks, or Redshift)
• Proficiency with CodePath’s primary data stack, including Postgres, Airbyte, dbt, and Tableau
• Strong communicator who can make complex analysis clear and actionable for diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing custom data connectors and integration with platforms like SurveyMonkey, HubSpot, or Airtable
• Familiarity with data quality frameworks and governance best practices
• Background in a fast-paced, startup environment with the adaptability to thrive in ambiguity

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of a modern, scalable data platform that fuels analytics, data science, and ML
• Work cross-functionally with engineers, data scientists, and business leaders on high-impact projects
• Help build the foundation for data systems that directly enable student success, program outcomes, and organizational growth
• Design and maintain a scalable, modern data infrastructure (data warehouses, pipelines, data lakes, analytic products)
• Build and optimize robust data workflows using SQL, dbt, FiveTran and other tools to deliver clean, reliable, and timely data
• Create effective data models to power self-serve analytics, performance reporting, and strategic insights across teams
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools (Tableau or equivalent) that drive decision-making and clarity on key KPIs
• Establish data quality and governance standards, ensuring stakeholders can trust and act on data
• Document systems, models, and pipelines to support transparency, onboarding, and long-term scalability
• Work closely with engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to scope, prioritize, and deliver data solutions
• Partner with leadership to define and evolve CodePath’s data strategy, ensuring that infrastructure investments align with long-term organizational goals
• Establish engineering best practices for data workflows, mentoring future hires and empowering non-technical stakeholders to work confidently with data

Benefits

• 100% remote position—work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents)
• Employer-funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k), employer-paid life & disability insurance, and identity theft protection
• Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual year-end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2)
• $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support
• CodePath is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior