Data Engineer

Snapchat, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Snapchat, Inc. in Salinas, CA is seeking a senior Data Engineer to own end-to-end dbt and Tableau workflows, translating fuzzy product requests into actionable analytics for a client-focused team.

The role requires 6+ years of Pandas experience, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to ship reliable data services under pressure. On-site position with mentorship to sharpen Pandas and Tableau skills.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Pandas experience.
• Learning-obsessed problem-solving.
• Calm under changing scope in Salinas, CA.
• Strong multitasking while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Translate product wishes into shippable Tableau services.
• Architect fault-tolerant distributed systems using dbt and Tableau.
• Catch Pandas race conditions that surface under peak traffic.
• Drive adoption of testing, security, and observability best practices.
• Ship Pandas fixes to Snapchat customers in Salinas, CA the same day they report them.

Skills

Pandas

Tableau

dbt

Teamwork

Tools

Pandas

Tableau

dbt

Job description

Snapchat pays $124,000 - $197,000 for a Data Engineer in Salinas, CA who can hold a Continuous Learning design in their head and still see the gaps. This client-focused role offers $124,000 - $197,000, full ownership of dbt projects, and the support of a team that ships together.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate fuzzy product wishes from Snapchat stakeholders into shippable Tableau services
• Apply Tableau and Self-Motivation to solve remote-friendly engineering challenges
• Architect fault-tolerant distributed systems leveraging dbt and Tableau
• Catch the Pandas race conditions that only surface under Salinas peak traffic
• Drive adoption of best practices in testing, security, and observability
• Ship Pandas fixes to Snapchat customers in Salinas, CA the same day they report them

What You'll Bring

• A collaborator's reflex to share credit and absorb blame
• Strong multitasking ability without sacrificing quality
• 6+ years of Pandas reps, not just Pandas exposure
• Demonstrated calm when a Salinas, CA client changes scope mid-stream
• Learning-obsessed problem-solving that doesn't wait for permission

The detail-focused team behind Snapchat chose Salinas on purpose, betting that great technology work doesn't need a coastal zip code. You'll never have to guess where you stand with your manager in this freelance role.

This senior role pays $124,000 - $197,000 and comes with structured mentorship designed to sharpen your Pandas and Tableau over time.

Reposted with today's stamp, the Salinas, CA opening still needs filling.