Software Engineer, Data Platform
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Requirements
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong background in data architecture, data modeling, and distributed data systems • Deep expertise in modern lakehouse technologies such as Snowflake and Clickhouse • Experience implementing modern data orchestration patterns for big data use-cases, including batch and streaming workloads • Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python or Scala, including performance optimization and large-scale ETL design • Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, set standards, and influence decisions across teams • Comfort owning systems end-to-end, including monitoring, reliability, and cost management • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
• As an Staff Engineer, Data Platform, you'll be both a hands-on technical expert and a strategic leader. You'll drive the design of core data models and pipelines in our Snowflake and Clickhouse lakehouse, setting the standards for quality, reliability, and scalability across the platform. • You'll own end-to-end solutions—from architecture and implementation to operations and optimization—while helping guide the long-term direction of GlossGenius' data ecosystem. You'll collaborate across teams to turn complex business problems into robust data solutions, mentor engineers to help them grow and deliver at a higher level, and help the team evolve toward a fully governed lakehouse with fine-grained access controls and consistent lineage. • Design and implement core data models and pipelines that power analytics, ML, and product experiences • Implement modern data lake orchestration patterns, including medallion architectures • Architect and evolve a scalable, cost-efficient, and reliable lakehouse foundation using Snowflake, Clickhouse, and orchestration tools • Define best practices and technical standards that improve data quality, governance, and performance across teams • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership, operational excellence, and continuous learning • Shape the long-term technical vision and roadmap for GlossGenius' data platform
Benefits
• Competitive health & dental insurance options, with premiums covered by GG • Generous, fully-paid parental leave policy • Retirement Savings Plan • Professional Development - employees receive a yearly stipend for approved learning and educational-related expenses • Team Bonding opportunities - as a distributed team, being able to build meaningful bonds both virtually and in person is incredibly important to us! We are constantly evaluating how we accomplish this and currently, teams are given opportunities to gather in person throughout the year • At GlossGenius, we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work. We believe this benefits not only our employees but our product, customers, and community as well. GlossGenius is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. • Personal Information: Notice at Collection for Employees and Applicants • Agency SubmissionsIf a resume or applicant is submitted to GlossGenius by a third party without a signed search agreement in place, it will become the property of GlossGenius and no fee will be paid, irrespective of whether the candidate is hired. • GlossGenius may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence and machine learning systems (AI Tools), to assist in evaluating applicants’ qualifications and fitness for the position. These AI Tools may be used alongside human review during one or more stages of the recruiting process, including application screening, skills assessments, and interviewing. No final hiring decision will be made solely by AI Tools without human oversight.I'd recommend just including this in all of our job postings even though only certain jurisdictions require the disclosure (NYC, Illinois, in the future CO/CA).