Crunchbase · 9 hours ago
Staff Data Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$210K/yr - $235K/yr
6+ years expCrunchbase is a predictive solution that provides intelligence on private companies, powered by live private company data, AI, and market activity. As a Staff Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data systems that enable teams to build and ship data-driven products.
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Responsibilities
Technical Leadership: Design and evolve the core components of our data platform. Own complex initiatives end-to-end, guide architectural decisions, and ensure scalable, efficient solutions aligned with business goals
Model-Ready Data Architecture: Architect data structures and pipelines optimized for advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI workloads. Enable reliable, interpretable data for models and downstream consumers
Cross-Functional Impact: Partner closely with engineering, product, and analytics teams to deliver seamless data integrations and support decision-making across the organization
Performance Optimization: Continuously improve data storage, processing, and retrieval to deliver a fast, resilient data experience. Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks proactively
Innovation & Tooling: Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate new approaches that strengthen our data ecosystem and developer productivity
Data Quality & Governance: Build and maintain robust data quality checks and contribute to strong governance standards that ensure trustworthy, well-managed data
Mentorship & Culture: Coach and uplift other engineers, promoting a collaborative environment rooted in technical excellence and continuous learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on building scalable data solutions
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Strong experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, and data warehousing
Strong background in developing end-to-end solutions in a production environment
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor team members
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake) is a plus
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with CI/CD tools and practices
Demonstrated curiosity and comfort using AI tools to enhance productivity and creativity
Ability to identify when and how to use AI responsibly while maintaining data privacy and accuracy
Preferred
hands-on experience with streaming data systems (Kafka in particular), and with setting up and using databases such as Postgres, Elasticsearch, and Redis
Experience with Codex or other agentic/AI-assisted development tools is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO, HDHP, and HMO options)
Continuous learning support through generous reimbursement for professional development and skills growth
401(k) and Roth plans with an annual financial adviser check-in to help you plan your future
Wellness resources — including a monthly stipend to support physical and mental health
Work-from-home enablement — internet stipend and home office setup allowance
Charitable giving match through our Town Hall awards and community impact initiatives
Company
Crunchbase
Crunchbase is a predictive private company intelligence solution, powered by live company data, AI, and market activity from 80M+ users.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$106.5MKey Investors
Alignment GrowthOMERS VenturesMayfield Fund
2022-07-20Series D· $50M
2019-10-31Series C· $30M
2017-04-06Series B· $18M
Leadership Team
Jager McConnell
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Conrad
Chief Technology Officer
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