Senior Data Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Empower Rula's analytics teams to effectively utilize AI with internal data while maintaining security and compliance.

• Collaborate with analytics, marketing, and product teams to identify their data requirements and develop systems that enable AI applications to access reliable data on a large scale.

• Establish the standards, infrastructure, and governance necessary for AI-driven experiences throughout the organization, ensuring data remains trustworthy, secure, and user-friendly.

• Directly influence how Rula harnesses AI to enhance decision-making processes and operational efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related discipline, including managing production data pipelines and systems.

• High proficiency in Python and SQL.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, data models, and data platforms.

• Proven ability to convert business needs into technical designs and deliver solutions in collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in independently leading projects from initial design to production deployment and ongoing operational support.

• Knowledge of implementing data security, governance, or access control measures for sensitive information.

• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs), semantic layers, model context protocols (MCPs), or similar technologies.

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms like Snowflake, AWS, Spark, Kafka, Iceberg, or equivalent technologies.

• Proficient in using infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.

• Experience working in environments regulated by HIPAA or similar standards.

• Skilled in designing data architectures that allow large language models (LLMs) to securely access and analyze enterprise data.

• Ability to influence technical direction, set engineering standards, and mentor fellow engineers.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work environment: Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to fulfill both professional and personal commitments (must reside in the United States; currently not hiring in Hawaii).

• Competitive compensation and benefits: Full transparency of pay ranges, regardless of your location in the United States.

• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA options available.

• Access to a 401(k) plan: Begin saving for your future.

• Generous time-off policies: Including two company-wide shutdown weeks each year for self-care (for most employees).

• Paid parental leave: Available for all parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adopting, and fostering.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support for your mental and physical well-being.

• Quarterly department stipend: Fund for fun team-building activities or in-person gatherings.

• Community and employee resource groups: Engage in groups that celebrate employee identity and experiences, fostering a sense of belonging.

• Home office stipend: New hire home office allowance and a $50 monthly stipend to assist with internet or cell phone expenses.

• Wellness at Rula program: Year-round wellness initiatives along with a $50 monthly wellness stipend.