Remote Staff Data Engineer

Description:

• This position is for a Staff Data Engineer at Taskrabbit, available in California and New York, and is remote-first.
• The role involves leading the development and optimization of the company’s data infrastructure.
• You will help shape the architecture and data models that empower teams across engineering, product, operations, and analytics.
• Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders is essential to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.
• The position emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and fostering a culture of data excellence.
• Key responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable ELT pipelines using tools such as dbt, Airflow, and Fivetran.
• You will develop robust data models, semantic layers, and data marts for self-service analytics.
• Leading architectural decisions and influencing the evolution of the company’s data platform is a critical aspect of the role.
• You will partner with non-technical stakeholders to deliver clear, actionable metrics and analytics tools.
• Championing best practices in data quality, documentation, observability, and data governance is expected.
• Mentoring team members and promoting excellence across data engineering and analytics functions is part of the job.
• Maintaining orchestration workflows and ensuring data processes meet performance expectations is required.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in data engineering, with deep knowledge of modern data stack tools like dbt, Airflow, and Snowflake (or equivalents).
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or Scala are necessary.
• Expertise in building and maintaining cloud data warehouses and data pipelines to support analytical and operational workloads is required.
• A solid background in data modeling (dimensional/star/snowflake schemas) and experience with BI tools like Looker, Tableau, or Mode is essential.
• Familiarity with streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis) and DevOps tools like Terraform for infrastructure-as-code is preferred.
• The ability to work cross-functionally and translate complex business requirements into scalable data solutions is crucial.
• A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a track record of mentoring peers in data best practices are important.

Benefits:

• The base salary range for this position is $136,000 – $180,000, plus bonus and equity components.
• The company offers a remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from anywhere in California or New York.
• Employees receive generous paid time off, including two company-wide closure weeks annually.
• Employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) match with immediate vesting are provided for U.S. employees.
• Additional benefits include wellness, productivity, and education stipends, as well as IKEA discounts and product stipends.
• The company promotes an inclusive culture with leadership committed to equity, representation, and allyship.
• There are opportunities for growth and impact within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.