Staff Data Platform Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies • Irvine, CA

1d • $154,000 - $211,750

About The Position

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking a Staff Data Platform Engineer to architect and scale infrastructure for software-defined electric vehicles. The role focuses on designing and optimizing core data processing and analytics infrastructure, particularly multi-region Databricks orchestration. The engineer will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions and is expected to work autonomously, proactively solve problems, and build performant, scalable systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in a similar role, with a track record of building and maintaining large-scale data processing systems.
• Solid understanding of Databricks and concepts including Delta, Spark, Unity Catalog, data governance, and workspace administration.
• Experience using Terraform to manage large-scale systems through Infrastructure as Code and using other technologies to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to break complex problems into manageable components.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams around the globe.
• Experience working with cloud-based technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing scalable data pipelines using the Spark ecosystem, such as Spark SQL and Spark Streaming.
• Familiarity with AWS services including IAM permissions, VPC networking, EC2 compute, and S3 storage.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain data platform infrastructure using Terraform and other Infrastructure as Code principles.
• Manage and optimize the Databricks platform to ensure security, performance, and cost-effectiveness at global scale.
• Lead technical design of data systems, accounting for scalability, reliability, and performance and aligning decisions with the long-term architectural vision.
• Collaborate with data producers, data consumers, and business leaders to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure the data platform meets technical and legal needs.
• Proactively identify and resolve Databricks platform issues.
• Stay current with advancements in big data technologies, cloud computing, and DevOps practices.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Eligibility for the annual company performance bonus program for full-time positions; payments are discretionary and not guaranteed.
• Eligibility for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units, subject to board approval and applicable plan terms and vesting requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs; offerings vary by country.

What This Job Offers

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