Remote Senior Data Engineer

Description:

• The Data Engineering team at Mural builds scalable, high-performance systems that transform complex data into actionable insights.
• The team powers internal analytics and user-facing features, supporting critical products powered by AI/Machine Learning, such as Customer Insights, Personalization, Reporting APIs, and Audit Logs.
• The work integrates diverse data sources, optimizes core data models, and ensures seamless access across the organization.
• Success is measured by system reliability, scalability, and the business impact delivered, enabling users to make informed decisions and driving overall customer success.
• As a Senior Data Engineer, you will shape the future of the data platform and work with a global, remote-first team to build, scale, and optimize data infrastructure using tools like Databricks, Spark, Terraform, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform is secure, efficient, and continuously evolving, empowering teams to access the data they need, drive insights, and optimize business outcomes.

Requirements:

• You must have 4+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering, focusing on building and optimizing data platforms and cloud platforms.
• You should have expertise in designing and building distributed systems and data pipelines, focusing on data integration, transformation, and processing using tools like Astronomer, Fivetran, DBT, and Segment, with a focus on both structured and unstructured data.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala, SQL, and Spark is required to develop scalable data pipelines and automate data workflows.
• A solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) and data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift) is necessary, along with hands-on experience in Terraform to automate cloud resource management.
• You should have a passion for performance tuning, cost optimization, and ensuring efficient resource usage across the data platform.
• Experience with data governance, security practices, and compliance (e.g., SOC II) to maintain data integrity and privacy is essential.
• You must have experience learning new technologies, platforms, stacks, and coming up to speed quickly on large codebases.
• Emotional intelligence with collaboration and listening skills that encourage innovative solutions and diverse perspectives is important.
• Experience working in a rapid-growth or startup environment is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with distributed teams across time zones are required to ensure alignment and success in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Mural is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
• Employees will have access to a supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• The company promotes a remote-first culture, allowing flexibility in work arrangements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development through participation in technical designs, talks, and code reviews are available.
• The role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.