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Red Ventures · 2 days ago

Staff Data Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

Red Ventures is redefining the future of financial decision-making, and they are seeking a Staff Data Engineer to shape the next generation of their data platform. In this role, you will design and scale data systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-performing data solutions that drive measurable impact.

ContentDigital MediaE-CommerceHigher EducationHome ServicesMedia and EntertainmentPersonal HealthTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure in Databricks and AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, etc.)

Partner with analytics and product teams to translate business needs into scalable data models and solutions

Develop automated workflows for data ingestion, transformation, and validation

Implement and promote best practices in data architecture, security, observability, and governance

Collaborate with data stakeholders on privacy-safe data sharing solutions, including clean-room environments and other secure data exchange methods

Lead design and code reviews, mentor engineers, and raise technical standards across teams

Drive platform improvements that enhance performance, reliability, and cost efficiency

Contribute to long-term data strategy, evaluating new tools and technologies to advance our data ecosystem

Qualification

Data engineering experienceSQLDatabricksAWSPythonETL/ELT designCI/CDInfrastructure-as-codeContinuous improvementMentorshipCollaboration

Required

Must be able to work Eastern Standard Time hours

This role is not open to visa sponsorship or transfer of visa sponsorship including those on OPT and STEM-EXT OPT, nor is it available to work corp-to-corp

7+ years of data-engineering experience designing and deploying large-scale data solutions

Deep expertise in SQL and strong software engineering skills in a modern language such as Python or Scala, with an emphasis on building reliable, performant data pipelines

Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark, and AWS cloud services

Strong understanding of data modeling, ELT/ETL design, and distributed data systems

Familiarity with CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Terraform, Airflow)

Experience supporting BI and analytics platforms such as Looker or similar

Ability to balance technical depth with business context, clearly communicating complex ideas to diverse audiences

Track record of mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement

No formal degree required—relevant professional experience and technical excellence are what matter most

Preferred

Experience modernizing or migrating large-scale data environments to Databricks or AWS

Familiarity with data governance, cataloging, and access-control frameworks

Exposure to financial, consumer, or content data domains

Proven success influencing technical direction and driving adoption of best practices across teams

Benefits

Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Holiday Pay

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential. That’s why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy. Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.