Description:

Nextdata is seeking a talented Solutions Engineer to join their team and help enterprises revolutionize their data infrastructure.
The role involves creating data products on Nextdata OS by translating customer business needs into Proof of Concept (PoC) data products.
The Solutions Engineer will collaborate with initial customers to understand their business requirements and develop data products that address those needs.
The position requires deeply embedding with customers to support their successful adoption of data mesh, guiding them from data integration to infrastructure optimization.
The engineer will leverage their experience in the full analytics lifecycle, translating business requirements into data models, data pipelines, analytics dashboards, and machine learning pipelines.
Providing feedback to enhance Nextdata OS and tooling based on hands-on experience is also a key responsibility.
The role includes managing the full lifecycle of PoC data products, from ideation to successful deployment, including synthesizing realistic data for testing.
The Solutions Engineer will contribute to the growth of the Solutions Engineering team, shaping its direction and success.

Requirements:

Candidates must have 7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, Solutions Engineer, or Solutions Architect with a strong background in customer engagement.
Proficiency in data modeling and dashboard development using tools like Looker and Power BI is required for demonstration purposes.
Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) to optimize build and release processes is essential.
Proficient programming skills in Python and/or other languages, with comfort in quick prototyping, are necessary.
Candidates should have experience in developing data processing pipelines and proficiency in tools like Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, dbt, and ML environments such as PySpark and Pandas.
Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes (K8s), Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure, is required.
Experience working on complex data pipelines in large data organizations is essential.
A curiosity and passion for applying data in machine learning and analytics applications is expected.

Nextdata offers a competitive salary and equity, providing employees with ownership in the company’s future.
Employees receive premium health, vision, and dental insurance coverage for themselves and their dependents.
The company provides unlimited paid time off, promoting flexibility and work-life balance.
A $2,000 allowance for home workspace setup and a company laptop are provided to help employees get started.