Tonal · 2 hours ago
Staff Data Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $235K/yr
8+ years expTonal is a company redefining home gym experiences through AI-driven coaching and data analytics. As a Staff Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and scaling secure data systems that support the company's growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Consumer ElectronicsFitnessMachine LearningPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Architect secure and scalable data systems that support Tonal’s growth and meet regulatory standards
Build and optimize data models and pipelines across diverse sources: sensors, workouts, health integrations, CRM, payments, and content
Establish controls for access, encryption, anonymization, monitoring, and auditability
Define and enforce best practices for managing sensitive data, including PHI and PII
Collaborate with teams across Product, Engineering, Sports Science, and Healthcare to translate needs into compliant solutions
Conduct risk assessments and implement safeguards guided by NIST frameworks
Support SOC 2 audits by documenting and demonstrating effective security controls
Mentor engineers and scientists, setting high standards for secure data engineering
Continuously evolve the platform, introducing new tools and frameworks to balance innovation with strong regulatory posture
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in data engineering, or 6+ years with a Master's degree (or equivalent)
Strong skills in SQL, Python, and distributed data processing (Spark, Databricks, or similar)
Experience building pipelines with DBT, Airflow, Fivetran, or related tools
Background in data modeling and warehousing with systems like Snowflake, Databricks, or Redshift
Hands-on experience working with regulated environments and sensitive data
Familiarity with frameworks such as HIPAA, SOC 2, and NIST for security and compliance
Skilled in access control design, audit logging, encryption, and governance
Excellent communicator who can explain complex tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiences
Known for technical leadership and mentoring, raising the bar for engineering quality
Preferred
Experience with fitness, healthcare, IoT, or sensor data
Knowledge of privacy-preserving techniques (k-anonymity, l-diversity, differential privacy)
Exposure to production ML/AI pipelines involving sensitive data
Background in connected fitness, digital health, or regulated healthcare products
Company
Tonal
Tonal is a smart home gym that uses artificial intelligence and coaching to provide strength training.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
2023 (5)
2022 (10)
2021 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$580MKey Investors
Dragoneer Investment GroupL CattertonShasta Ventures
2023-04-10Series Unknown· $130M
2021-03-31Series E· $250M
2020-09-17Series D· $110M
Leadership Team
Darren MacDonald
Chief Executive Officer
Troy Taylor
Vice President, Performance Innovation & Healthcare
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