Data Engineer, Palo Alto

Location Palo Alto, CA Job Description Rhombus’ Data Engineers are instrumental in designing and implementing data engineering activities on topical, mission-driven projects that inform our national security agenda. They analyze, build, and maintain our organization’s data infrastructure and processing systems. Additionally, they perform various code development and query needs for integration with new and existing applications, dashboards, and machine learning pipelines. They work cross-functionally with other departments to meet business needs and utilize their skills at all stages of the analytics pipeline to create results that drive business values and customer success. Responsibilities develop code using various programming and scripting languages to automate data ingestion and improve data management processes; architect data repositories, stand up data platforms and develop data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and aggregation; review existing architecture, data strategy, and improve processes for data governance, data quality, and metadata management; extract and analyze raw data from multiple data sources via APIs, SQL Stored Procedures, or Python scripts; develop scripts and programs for converting various types of data into usable formats and support project team to scale, monitor and operate data platforms; collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of analysts, data scientists, data engineers, developers, and data consumers in a fast-paced, agile environment; manage the assessment, design, building, and maintenance of scalable platforms for clients while applying analytical exploration and data examination; communicate project status and results to various levels of leadership. Qualifications At minimum Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems/Sciences, or other relevant area (or equivalent experience) and at least 3 years of professional experience, or a Master’s degree with strong academic project experience and one year of work experience; Experience with one or more programming and scripting languages, with a strong focus on Python, Pandas and Numpy. Other languages include: Shell, PERL, Java, C/C++/C#, Scala, etc.; Experience with one or more of the following relational, NoSQL and/or file based storage systems (e.g., MYSQL, MongoDB, SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, Hbase, DynamoDB, etc.); Experience building and maintaining ETL data pipelines; Experience with software development life cycle including testing, documenting, delivery and support; Working knowledge of AWS/cloud technologies; Experience using query optimization as well as data modeling techniques; Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (such as TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, etc.). Personal Qualities Bias for action: Rhombus seeks ‘doers’ who will get things done with accuracy, speed and at scale; Ability to contextualize data as it relates to Rhombus’ vision. We want someone who can understand the “why” and “so what”, and not just the “how”. Must have strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills; Seeking folks with strong intellectual curiosity and creativity, with an ability and willingness to learn new skills and apply novel solutions to problems; Comfort in a fast-paced start-up environment is crucial, with the ability to consistently revise your approach in response to new information, and to be flexible and adaptive. Salary Range The estimated base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $180,000 per year. Benefits Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents; 401k matching program; PTO and Holidays; Bonus and other incentive programs; Access to mental health program; Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter. Equal Opportunity Employer Rhombus is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rhombus Power Inc.