Software Engineer, Data Platform

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. Design, build, and operate data-platform capabilities covering data warehousing, orchestration, business intelligence tooling, and data governance .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $153,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating data platforms, with strong capabilities in Python development, infrastructure as code using Terraform, and managing petabyte-scale data with a focus on governance and reliability. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor engineers while maintaining high engineering standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior-Level Software Engineering ExperienceStrong Python SkillsExperience with TerraformHands-On Experience with Data PlatformsPractical Understanding of Petabyte-Scale Data Management

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Hard Skills

Python DevelopmentInfrastructure as CodeData Platform DesignData GovernanceData WarehousingBusiness Intelligence ToolingOrchestrationProduction Systems OperationAgentic WorkflowsObservability

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTechnical JudgmentMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

TerraformSnowflakeDatabricks

Industry Keywords

Data ManagementData ProductsLarge-Scale Data InfrastructurePerformanceCostReliabilityAccess ControlsLineageQuality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSnowflakeTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and operate data-platform capabilities covering data warehousing, orchestration, business intelligence tooling, and data governance
Build reliable Python services and developer-facing tools for data products
Develop scalable infrastructure as code with Terraform
Establish patterns for managing petabyte-scale data with governance, security, reliability, and usability
Partner with data engineers, analysts, scientists, and product teams to develop platform capabilities
Evaluate and build agentic workflows with appropriate controls and observability
Set technical direction, raise engineering standards, and mentor engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior-level software engineering experience
Strong Python skills
Record of designing, shipping, and operating production systems
Hands-on experience building or operating data platforms, data products, or large-scale data infrastructure
Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or comparable modern data platforms
Experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
Practical understanding of petabyte-scale data management, including performance, cost, reliability, access controls, lineage, quality, and governance
Experience collaborating directly with data practitioners
Strong technical judgment, clear communication, and ability to lead across teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Medical insurance
Flexible time off
Retirement savings plans
Modern family planning
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process