Staff Data Engineer - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Taskrabbit. We are currently looking for a Staff Data Engineer in California (USA) and New York (USA).

Join a remote-first team where data is at the heart of every decision. In this role, you'll lead the development and optimization of the company’s data infrastructure, helping shape the architecture and data models that empower teams across engineering, product, operations, and analytics. You'll work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable data solutions. This is a highly impactful position where technical leadership, mentorship, and collaboration are key to driving a culture of data excellence.

In Short

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable ELT pipelines using tools such as dbt, Airflow, and Fivetran.
• Develop robust data models, semantic layers, and data marts to enable self-service analytics across the organization.
• Lead architectural decisions and influence the evolution of the company’s data platform for scalability and maintainability.
• Partner with non-technical stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver clear, actionable metrics and analytics tools.
• Champion best practices in data quality, documentation, observability, and data governance.
• Mentor team members and promote excellence across data engineering and analytics functions.
• Maintain orchestration workflows and ensure real-time and batch data processes meet performance expectations.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of ELT processes and tools.
• Experience with data modeling and analytics.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture.