Principal Data Engineer / Architect - Remote

Overview

At Scribd, our mission is to spark human curiosity. Join our team as we create a world of stories and knowledge, democratize the exchange of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our products.

In Short

• Lead the design and development of robust data architecture.
• Serve as a data and analytics solution architect.
• Shape data strategy and guide stakeholders on data consumption.
• Establish standards for data modeling, integration, processing, and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design cohesive data models.
• Work on improving core data layer for Scribd’s products.
• Utilize deep data insights to inform business aspects.
• Engage in data pipeline development and data management policies.
• Communicate effectively using collaboration tools.
• Implement automation and CI/CD processes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Strong background in data architecture and management.
• Expertise in Scala or Python and Spark.
• Experience with data lake technologies and storage formats.
• Knowledge of streaming platforms like Kafka.
• Strong grasp of AWS data services.
• Hands-on experience with data pipelines for analytics.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling and automation.
• Familiarity with BI frameworks.
• Ability to communicate asynchronously.

Benefits

• 100% healthcare insurance coverage for employees.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• 401k/RSP matching.
• Tuition reimbursement and learning programs.
• Quarterly wellness stipend.
• Mental health support and resources.
• Free Scribd subscription and gift memberships.
• Paid holidays and vacation days.
• Flexible sick time and volunteer day.
• Company-wide events and engagement budgets.