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Staff Data Engineer

Ladders
Department:Data Engineer
Type:REMOTE
Region:USA
Location:United States
Experience:Mid-Senior Level
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Job Description

Posted on: September 4, 2026

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Data Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will help shape the data foundation that supports product, engineering, and business decision-making across the organization. You will design and scale pipelines and infrastructure that power batch, streaming, and real-time workloads with an emphasis on reliability, observability, and performance. The position also involves strengthening data quality, governance, and event standards while partnering closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring other engineers.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $186,500 – $255,000 annually

Responsibilities

  • Design data solutions for batch, streaming, and real-time workloads
  • Build reliable data pipelines using Spark, Kafka, and other tools
  • Contribute to the evolution of the data lake and data platform
  • Scale cloud data infrastructure with a focus on reliability and observability
  • Implement and enhance data quality and governance across systems
  • Define standards for event instrumentation and governance
  • Mentor engineers and collaborate across teams on technical initiatives

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering with production data pipelines
  • Strong expertise in Spark and distributed data processing
  • Experience with Kafka, Spark Structured Streaming, and CDC
  • Proficiency in cloud data infrastructure and CI/CD
  • Demonstrated leadership on complex data engineering initiatives
  • Strong programming and SQL skills

Benefits

  • Ownership through equity in the company
  • Comprehensive health coverage for employees and dependents
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave and additional support for family planning
  • Flexible vacation and sabbatical programs to recharge
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness support
  • 401(k) with 100% employer match up to $6,000/year
  • Monthly stipends for work and wellness-related expenses
  • Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus program

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.

Originally posted on LinkedIn

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