Slickdeals ยท 3 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$186K/yr - $255K/yr
10+ years expSlickdeals is a community-driven platform that helps users find the best deals and save money. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead and evolve their data engineering ecosystem, focusing on architecting scalable platforms for analytics and machine learning. The role involves mentoring engineers and ensuring that the data infrastructure supports business enablement at scale.
E-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsShopping
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect, evolve, and maintain core ETL/ELT pipelines using dbt, Airflow, and Databricks
Design and optimize semantic models in AtScale to support BI tools like Tableau
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Analytics, Product, and Engineering to deliver reliable, timely data
Own observability, performance, and reliability of data workflows across environments
Guide infrastructure decisions in AWS (S3, Kafka, EC2, Lambda, IAM), balancing scalability and cost
Drive cost optimization and platform hygiene across data storage, compute, and tooling
Champion CI/CD practices and automated testing for data pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
Uphold engineering rigor through SDLC best practices, including version control, peer reviews, and reproducible builds
Lead documentation efforts, promote reproducibility, and support onboarding for long-term team health
Facilitate code reviews, lead architecture discussions, championing engineering excellence, and contribute to overall technical strategy
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
BS/BA/BE degree in a quantitative area such as mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience
10+ years of experience in software engineering
7+ years of experience in building large scale data solutions
Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and dbt
Hands-on experience with Databricks, Airflow, and AWS infrastructure
Strong understanding of semantic modeling
Experience building dashboards and supporting BI teams using Tableau
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code workflows
Experience with data governance, security, and compliance best practices
Deep understanding of SDLC principles and how they apply to data engineering
Excellent communication and written documentation skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strategic mindset with a bias for action, always curious and a continuous learner
Preferred
Experience with cost monitoring tools or FinOps practices
Experience with Machine Learning and Data Science
Familiarity with vendor integrations and API-based data sharing
Exposure to AtScale, Tableau, or other modern data platforms
Passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing
Benefits
Competitive base salary and annual bonus
Competitive paid time off in addition to holiday time off
A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs
401K matching above the industry standard
Professional Development Reimbursement Program
Company
Slickdeals
Slickdeals is a user-driven deal-sharing site enabling consumers to collaborate and share information that facilitate shopping decisions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Ken Leung
Chief Technology Officer
Josh Meyers
Executive Chairman
Recent News
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