Staff Data Engineer

Staff Data EngineerA rapidly growing SaaS technology company is hiring a remote Staff Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise-scale data systems that power critical business operations and decision-making. This role combines data architecture, platform engineering, and technical leadership, with a focus on building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, modern cloud-based data platforms, and trusted data foundations across the organization. The environment leverages Python, SQL, AWS, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, S3, Airflow, and modern data engineering practices to support both operational and analytical workloads.This is a highly visible Staff-level opportunity where you'll serve as the senior technical leader for data engineering, shaping the organization's long-term data strategy while remaining hands-on with architecture and implementation. The team is looking for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges, influencing engineering standards across teams, and building systems that scale with business growth. This is a full-time position.Required Skills & ExperienceExtensive experience building and maintaining production ETL/ELT pipelinesStrong experience with Python and SQLExperience with AWS data technologies including Redshift, Glue, Lambda, and S3Experience with orchestration tools such as AirflowExperience designing scalable data warehouse architectures and enterprise data modelsStrong understanding of distributed data systems and database architectureExperience supporting batch, streaming, CDC, and event-driven data pipelinesExperience implementing data governance frameworks and RBAC controlsStrong software engineering fundamentals and backend systems experienceAbility to lead technical direction and influence stakeholders across teamsDesired Skills & ExperienceExperience supporting machine learning or LLM-based production systemsFamiliarity with agent orchestration frameworks such as LangGraphExperience partnering with Data Science teams to operationalize data productsExperience introducing AI-enabled workflows into production environmentsExperience with automation, observability, and modern data platform toolingWhat You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown35% Data Architecture & Strategy35% Data Engineering & Pipeline Development20% Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration10% AI, Automation & Platform InnovationDaily Responsibilities65% Hands On Engineering20% Architecture & Technical Leadership15% Team Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementThe OfferCompetitive base salary + bonus potentialMedical InsuranceDental BenefitsVision Benefits401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysWellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Fully Remote Work Environment (US-Based)Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.