Data and Platform Engineer

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 200,000 - 322,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge technology

Education & development

Flexible work environment

Health & wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Data and Platform Engineer to join a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space. This role focuses on building and evolving data and platform capabilities that support data-driven operations across the organization.

You will shape the technical direction for a major platform component while partnering with engineering teams to deliver scalable systems and shared standards. This role is remote for US-based candidates, with compensation of $200,000–$322,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in production software or data platforms.
• Proven ability to guide engineers and oversee multi-team delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Spark, databases, and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and define the architecture and roadmap for a significant platform component.
• Lead technical delivery and coordinate efforts across multiple teams to manage complex projects.
• Design and implement data pipelines for real-time and batch processing to support operational decision-making.
• Direct the development of shared platform capabilities and engineering standards.
• Guide investigations into production issues and drive resolution of critical challenges.
• Establish data quality and operational standards, working with security teams to enhance system integrity.
• Deliver user-friendly data models, APIs, and applications to facilitate data-driven decisions.

Skills

Distributed systems

Python

SQL

Data modeling

Apache Spark

Cloud platforms

Technical leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

BS or MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

Databases

Cloud platforms

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Data and Platform Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This role will focus on building and evolving the data and platform capabilities that support reliable, data-driven operations across the organization. You will help shape the technical direction for a major platform component while partnering with engineering teams to deliver scalable systems and shared standards. The position also plays an important role in improving data quality, operational consistency, and the speed of issue resolution in a complex technical environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $200,000 – $322,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own and define the architecture and roadmap for a significant platform component
• Lead technical delivery and coordinate efforts across multiple teams to manage complex projects
• Design and implement data pipelines for real-time and batch processing to support operational decision-making
• Direct the development of shared platform capabilities and engineering standards
• Guide investigations into production issues, driving resolution of critical challenges
• Establish data quality and operational standards, working with security teams to enhance system integrity
• Deliver user-friendly data models, APIs, and applications to facilitate data-driven decisions

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with 12+ years in the industry
• Proven history of building and managing production software and data platforms or distributed systems
• Experience defining technical plans, guiding engineers, and overseeing project delivery across teams
• Deep knowledge of Apache Spark or similar distributed processing frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with a focus on writing production-level code and debugging
• Strong SQL and data modeling expertise, including query execution and system consistency
• Ability to lead complex investigations across teams, applying analytical tools to establish root causes

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a leading AI firm
• Possibility for continued education and professional development
• Flexible work environment supporting work-life balance
• Access to health and wellness programs
• Potential for career advancement in a growing technology sector

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.