Staff Engineer, Data

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

📋 Description

• Develop and establish the data infrastructure for Greenlight Rent, which includes event and data models, data ingestion from application databases and partner integrations, as well as the warehouse and transformation layer.

• Create production-level application code, encompassing services, APIs, and jobs that generate and utilize data.

• Take ownership of measurable outcomes alongside product and business partners, making decisions regarding scope and sequencing.

• Ensure the reliability and accuracy of data used for monthly financial closes, reporting, and partner data.

• Establish standards for testing, code reviews, observability, and data quality.

• Make informed build-vs-buy decisions and document these choices clearly.

• Guide engineers through collaborative sessions, design reviews, and constructive feedback.

• Supervise a small team of direct reports.

• Safeguard sensitive financial and personal data to ensure security and compliance.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on technical leadership at the senior or staff level.

• Extensive knowledge in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Ruby, Go, TypeScript, or Java).

• Proven track record of developing and delivering application systems, beyond just data pipelines.

• Strong data engineering capabilities, including SQL, data modeling, data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake or BigQuery), transformations (e.g., dbt), and orchestration (e.g., Prefect or Airflow).

• Experience in designing and scaling APIs, distributed systems, and relational databases.

• Practical experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP) and CI/CD processes.

• Possess a product sense and the ability to assess product effectiveness.

• Proficiency with AI coding tools and the ability to evaluate their outputs critically.

• Proven ability to lead ambiguous, high-impact projects to successful completion.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Capacity to maintain the security and compliance of sensitive financial and personal data.

• Nice to have: experience in fintech, insurtech, payments, or proptech.

• Nice to have: familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., SOC 2, PCI, consumer-finance regulations).

• Nice to have: background in building 0-to-1 products or data platforms within startups or growth-stage companies.

• Nice to have: experience in managing engineers, or a desire to develop in this area.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation package that includes base salary, milestone-based bonuses, and additional financial benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage (up to 90% employer contribution) available from your start date.

• 401(k) plan.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Life and Disability Insurance Coverage with $0 employee contribution for additional insurance options.

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• Generous Paid Parental Leave.

• Stock option plan that allows employees to share in Greenlight’s success.

• Remote-first work culture with opportunities for in-person collaboration.

• Monthly lifestyle stipend to support your needs (including meals, wellness, and co-working).