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Senior Staff Data Engineer - Data Stewardship

$248,000–$310,000 year

Remote · United States

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Enterprise
Industry
E-commerce Platform

Job Summary

Senior Staff Data Engineer focused on Data Stewardship. You will define the multi-year vision for Data Governance and Data Quality, architect data ecosystems that support real-time and AI-driven requirements, and serve as a primary consultant to executive leadership on governance and compliance throughout the data product lifecycle. You will lead cross-functional initiatives with Infosec, Legal, and Privacy, set best practices and tooling to maintain high-quality data autonomously, mentor Senior and Staff engineers, and influence product strategy. Required expertise includes 12+ years in leading large-scale data initiatives, system design at scale in complex environments, and deep Tech Stack mastery in Java/Scala/Spark (S3, Iceberg) with strong SQL capabilities. The role may be remote within the US and may include occasional office work; base pay ranges from $248,000 to $310,000 USD, with potential for bonus/equity/benefits.

Required Qualifications

  • 12+ years of industry experience
  • leadership experience
  • designing and evolving complex data ecosystems
  • experience influencing product and business strategy using data integrity as a competitive advantage
  • deep expertise in Java/Scala/Spark with knowledge of S3 and Iceberg
  • strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL
  • ability to mentor engineers and lead cross-functional teams
  • experience with data governance and data quality across an engineering organization
  • experience navigating regulatory environments (e.g., GDPR, AI Act) and translating into engineering requirements
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