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Life360 · 3 hours ago

Staff Data Engineer

Life360 is a leading company focused on keeping families connected through innovative mobile applications and tracking devices. As a Staff Data Engineer, you will enhance and modernize the data platform infrastructure, ensuring robust and secure data systems while collaborating with various teams to drive data-driven decisions.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage scalable data processing platforms used for real-time analytics and exploratory data analysis
Build and Manage our core data infrastructure from ingestion through ETL to storage and batch and real-time processing utilizing the latest tools and tech in the industry
Automate, test and harden all data workflows
Architect logical and physical data models to ensure the needs of the business are met
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders like mobile app, cloud, product, data science and analytics teams, in recommendation and applying best practices
Architect and develop systems and algorithms for distributed real-time analytics and data processing
Implement strategies for acquiring data to develop new insights
Mentor junior engineers, imparting best practices and institutionalizing efficient processes to foster growth and innovation within the team

Qualification

Data infrastructureETLAWSPython/JavaSQLApache SparkData securityAgile methodologyLearning mindsetCommunication skillsMentoringTeam collaboration

Required

Minimum 8+ years of experience working with high volume data infrastructure
Experience with Databricks, AWS, ETL and Job orchestration tooling
Extensive experience programming in one of the following languages: Python / Java
Experience in data security, data governance, data contracts, data quality, cost management, optimizing SQL queries, and system performance tuning
You are proficient with SQL, AWS, Databases, Apache Spark, Spark Streaming, EMR, and Kinesis/Kafka
Experience in modern data engineering SDLC including Agile methodology, CI/CD, automated deployments using Terraform, GitHub Actions etc
Knowledge and proficiency in the latest open source and data frameworks, lakehouse architecture, open table format, modern data platform tech stacks and tools
Always be learning and staying up to speed with the fast moving data world
You have good communication skills and can work independently
BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer supplemental medical and dental plans for Canadian employees.
RRSP plan with DPSP company matching program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness.
Flexible PTO and 12 company-wide days off throughout the year
Learning & Development programs
Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle

Company

Life360 creates a mobile app for families that helps families feel closer together.

H1B Sponsorship

Life360 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (22)
2023 (17)
2022 (21)
2021 (17)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$460.24M
Key Investors
Bryant Stibel InvestmentsRegal Funds ManagementDCM Ventures
2025-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $320M
2022-11-21Post Ipo Equity· $33.04M
2021-06-29Post Ipo Equity· $2.1M

Leadership Team

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Chris Hulls
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
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Justin Moore
Chief Technology Officer
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