Description:

Senior Staff Software Engineer role focused on building and operating Marqeta's data platform infrastructure, abstractions, and SDKs.
Responsible for the lakehouse and streaming ingestion, setting technical direction, and hands-on coding.

Requirements:

Extensive experience in building data platforms, not just pipelines, with a focus on abstractions and system design.
Proficiency in modern lakehouse technologies (Iceberg/Delta, AWS services, Spark, Kafka) and mastery of Python, with knowledge of Go or Java.
Proven track record of evolving live infrastructure and leading major platform transitions.
Strong influence and communication skills, with a history of mentoring other engineers.
Helpful but not required: experience in payments/fintech, CDC tooling, and data governance.

Competitive salary based on location, with a range of $200,500 - $275,000 depending on tier.
Annual bonuses, multiple health insurance options, and flexible time off.
Retirement savings program, equity options, and family-forming benefits.
Free therapy sessions, coaching, and a monthly stipend for remote work support.

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