
Senior Data Engineer – Knowledge Platform
Airwallex
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $260,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Design and implement robust and scalable data models that support business intelligence, machine learning, and operational needs
- Collaborate closely with business teams to translate their data needs into clean, structured, and well-documented models
- Experience building and maintaining both batch and streaming ETL pipelines
- Work closely with Data Platform Engineers (DPEs) and Product Managers (PMs) to identify root causes of data issues and provide efficient, scalable solutions
- Participate in and contribute to data governance strategies, policies, and standards
- Familiarity with key pillars of traditional data governance
- Basic understanding of AI and how data engineering and AI can work together
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Maths or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience designing and implementing ETL pipelines using tools such as Informatica, Talend, Apache NiFi, or similar data integration platforms
- Proficiency in SQL, database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and data warehousing solutions
- Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically BigQuery and Airflow
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Outstanding verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with globally distributed teams
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Basic life insurance
- Well-being benefits
- 20 paid days of vacation
- 12 paid days of company holidays
- Collaborative open office space
- Regular team-building events
- Freedom to be creative
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data modelingETL pipelinesSQLdatabase management systemsdata warehousingmachine learningdata governanceAIbatch processingstreaming
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationcollaborationteam-oriented