Data Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and implement well-structured data engineering tasks, including the creation and modification of data models, writing ingestion scripts, and updating transformations in accordance with engineering standards.

• Manage data flow through PrizePicks' medallion lakehouse architecture: Landing-Bronze-Silver-Gold.

• Deploy, execute, and monitor data jobs and workflows, addressing failures by adhering to established runbooks during on-call duties.

• Write robust Python and SQL code that aligns with team conventions, receiving guidance on coding style, structure, and testing.

• Follow team standards regarding model organization, naming conventions, and documentation practices.

• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.

• Implement unit tests and understand what constitutes good test coverage for data pipelines.

• Take ownership of assigned pipeline tasks, communicate any blockers promptly, and ensure completion of work.

• Actively engage in agile rituals and team discussions.

• Document technical builds, including models, runbooks, and decision-making processes, while sharing insights with the team.

• Collaborate with Analytics, MLE, and Product stakeholders to comprehend how the data produced is utilized and identify opportunities to enhance stakeholder support.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proficient in Python, capable of writing scripts, working with data structures, and adhering to a coding style guide.

• Experience with cloud environments such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.

• Familiarity with SQL, enabling you to write queries, understand joins, and interpret schemas.

• Knowledge of data engineering concepts including ETL/ELT, APIs, data pipelines, or similar methodologies.

• A keen interest in understanding how data flows through systems and a desire to grasp the full stack.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills that allow you to articulate your work and signal when assistance is needed.

• An ownership mindset, demonstrating reliability and accountability for assigned tasks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans.

• 401(k) plan with company match.

• Annual bonus.

• Flexible PTO to promote a healthy work/life balance, with 2 weeks strongly encouraged!

• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits.

• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on achieving results rather than merely clocking hours.

• Company-wide in-person events and team outings.

• Lifestyle enhancement program.

• Company equipment provided, with both Windows & Mac options available.

• Annual performance reviews offering opportunities for growth and career development.