murmuration · 16 hours ago
Senior Data Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$191K/yr - $191K/yr
6+ years expMurmuration is an organization dedicated to enhancing civic engagement and community power through data-driven insights. The Senior Data Engineer will build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure, transforming complex datasets into usable products while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impactful solutions.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Own data pipelines and infrastructure: Design, implement, and evolve scalable, production-grade systems using tools such as Dagster, Airflow, Snowflake, AWS, MongoDB, and dbt. Apply a cloud-native and DevOps mindset using CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, and automated testing to build reliable systems. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet both immediate product needs and long-term organizational strategy
Lead data ingestion and integration: Bring in complex, high-volume datasets while ensuring strong data contracts, freshness, quality, integrity, and lineage, and build systems that empower domain experts to contribute to and maintain their own data pipelines
Transform raw data into trusted data products: Convert raw inputs into structured, usable datasets that empower our analytical and product teams. Collaborate closely with operational data managers to ensure data models and intuitive, reliable alignment with how data is consumed in practice
Leverage AI: Make informed judgement calls about how AI can be a force-multiplier for both your own work and the team’s and how it can’t
Elevate the team: Mentor engineers, actively shape technical direction through architectural reviews and roadmap planning, and build team culture through documentation and knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
6+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or a related field
Deep experience designing and operating data pipelines and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Dagster, Airflow)
Strong understanding of ELT/analytics engineering patterns (e.g., dbt, dimensional modeling, data contracts)
Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS)
Proficiency in Python, containerization (Docker), and modern deployment patterns
Experience working in lean, cross-functional teams and operating in environments with evolving requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical partners
Preferred
Familiarity with Voter File Data
Experience with or interest in political data
Background in political tech, civic tech, advocacy, or mission-driven organizations
Experience within an engineering team providing technical support to other data functions (e.g., Data Scientists, Data Managers, etc.)
Experience applying AI/ML techniques to voter or political data
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members
Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match
A flexible unlimited PTO plan
Generous paid parental leave
Pre-tax commuter benefits
A company laptop
A flexible remote work environment
A home office setup stipend for all new employees
Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses
A yearly professional development fund
Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help
Yearly in-person staff retreats
A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Company
murmuration
Murmuration provides tools and data that help make informed decisions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
E
Emma Bloomberg
Founder / CEO
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