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Senior Data Engineer

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Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Location

New York, NY 10008, US

Salary

$140,000 - $160,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves building and optimizing ETL pipelines for extensive music data, including over 10 million artists and 100 million tracks.
  • Candidates should have at least 6 years of hands-on experience in production data systems, preferably in high-volume consumer or entertainment sectors.
  • Expertise in Python, PostgreSQL, and various data technologies like Clickhouse and Snowflake is required for this role.
  • The job offers a competitive salary along with equity and comprehensive health benefits, with a hybrid work model based in San Mateo or New York.
  • The company values a collaborative team culture focused on improving developer experiences and fostering innovation.


What you'll do

  • Build and optimize ETL pipelines processing data for 10M+ artists, 100M+ tracks, 15M+ playlists, and comprehensive music industry metrics
  • Design scalable data ingestion systems to integrate emerging streaming platforms and social media services into our analytics infrastructure
  • Architect and maintain our multi-cloud data ecosystem spanning AWS RDS, Elasticsearch, Clickhouse, and Snowflake
  • Develop production-ready Python applications and complex PostgreSQL queries deployed across distributed systems
  • Collaborate with Data Scientists to transform raw music data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions for artists, labels, and industry professionals
  • This position is hybrid and will be in office 3/4 times a week in our San Mateo or New York office


Who You Are

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience building production data systems, preferably in high-volume consumer or entertainment industries
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, PostgreSQL, Apache Airflow, Clickhouse, Snowflake, Elasticsearch, Apache Spark, and AWS ecosystem
  • Proven track record of designing fault-tolerant, high-throughput data pipelines handling millions of records daily
  • Strong communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Thrives in dynamic startup environments with rapidly evolving requirements and tight delivery timelines
  • Bonus: Experience with music industry data, streaming APIs, or social media analytics platforms


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and equity package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunity to shape developer experience across the organization
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies



Team Culture

  • We believe that great developer experiences lead to better products and happier teams. Our DevOps/DX team operates as enablers and force multipliers, working collaboratively to remove friction from the development process. We value automation, measurement, and continuous improvement, always asking "how can we make this better for our developers?"



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