Alt - Data Engineer
Requirements
• 3-4 years of experience in data engineering or related fields • Strong Python proficiency with at least 3 years of hands-on experience • Proven experience with large-scale data processing using dataframe technologies (Pandas, Polars, PySpark, or similar) • Hands-on experience with pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, Dagster, or similar DAG-based systems) • Track record of owning at least one data pipeline end-to-end within the past 2 years • Solid SQL skills for data analysis and transformation • Previous startup experience - you understand the pace and adaptability required in a fast-moving environment • A pragmatic mindset focused on delivering value incrementally rather than pursuing perfection • Experience with web scraping technologies (Selenium, Puppeteer, Beautiful Soup) • Familiarity with data infrastructure and cloud services (AWS preferred) • Interest in or knowledge of trading cards, collectibles, or alternative asset markets • Experience with LLM-based automation tools for data extraction and processing • What You’ll Get From Us • A seat at the table to help shape the future of Alt and the alternative asset space • Autonomy and ownership on projects that matter • $100/month work-from-home stipend • $200/month wellness stipend • WeWork office stipend • 401(k) retirement benefits • Flexible vacation policy • Generous paid parental leave • Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA, for you and your dependent(s) • Base salary range: $155,000–$165,000, plus equity. Offers may vary based on experience, location, and other factors.
Responsibilities
• Design, optimize and own data pipelines that scrape, process and ingest transaction and listing data from major auction houses and marketplaces. • Build comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems to track latency, uptime, and coverage metrics across all data sources. • Continuously improve our data infrastructure by modernizing storage and processing technologies, reducing manual interventions, and optimizing for cost, performance, and reliability. • Partner with internal teams to understand data usage patterns and ensure pipelines deliver clean, standardized data that meets product requirements. • This is a perfect fit if you... • Care deeply about data quality and understand that extraction is only the beginning - the real value comes from delivering clean and usable data. • Thrive in a startup environment where you can make immediate impact and own critical systems end-to-end. • Take an incremental approach to improvements, preferring evidence-based decisions over wholesale replacements. • Are intellectually curious about how data flows through systems and passionate about automation opportunities. • Want to work at the intersection of data engineering and product, understanding how your pipelines directly impact business outcomes.
Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy • Generous paid parental leave • Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA, for you and your dependent(s) • Base salary range: $155,000–$165,000, plus equity. Offers may vary based on experience, location, and other factors. • Create a Job Alert • Interested in building your career at Alt? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.
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