Description:

Kin is on a mission to transform home insurance by leveraging data to create customizable coverage and providing exceptional claims service.
The Principal Data Engineer will lead the design, development, and implementation of data-centric solutions to drive actionable insights and enhance decision-making processes.
Responsibilities include leading data architecture design, managing data governance, architecting scalable data solutions, and ensuring data security and compliance.
The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, translating business requirements into technology solutions, and mentoring team members.
Daily tasks may include designing data architecture, implementing data flow strategies, and staying current with industry trends and technologies.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience in designing and architecting data systems, warehousing, and/or ML Ops platforms.
Proven experience in the design and architecture of large-scale data systems, including lakehouse and machine learning platforms, using modern cloud-based tools is required.
Strong communication skills are necessary to effectively interact with executives and team members.
Expertise in architecting and implementing solutions using Databricks for advanced analytics and machine learning workloads is essential.
Candidates should have fluency with modern cloud data stacks, SaaS solutions, and evolutionary architecture.
Expertise in data management aspects such as data governance, data mastering, and metadata management is required.
Experience with data integration tools and Kafka for real-time data streaming is necessary.
Proficiency in dbt for transformations, pipelines, and data modeling is required.
Experience with data analytics, BI, data reporting, and data visualization is essential.
Familiarity with the insurance domain is a plus.

Kin offers a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Insurance options.
Employees can choose from elective voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal assistance, and pet insurance.
The position includes a competitive salary and equity, along with a 401K with a company match of up to 4%.
Flexible PTO for exempt employees is provided, along with 8 company-observed holidays.
A paid parental leave program offers 100% salary continuation for up to 14 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Continuing education and professional development opportunities are available.
This role is eligible for additional annual compensation through participation in the Kin Leadership Incentive Plan.