Data Engineer II

Re:Car, Inc; Washington; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Equity program

Discretionary annual incentive

Job summary

Slate is seeking an experienced Data Engineer II to help build a self-serve data platform powering analytics, BI, and ML across the business. You will design, build and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines on cloud platforms, and collaborate with analysts and engineers to translate requirements into robust data solutions.

The role requires a BS in CS or engineering and 3+ years in data engineering with large datasets, Python/Java/Scala, and AWS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience building data pipelines, modeling, warehousing, and ETL/ELT.
• Experience with large, complex datasets from multiple data systems.
• Experience with Python or Java/Scala, SQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT), batch and real-time.
• Architect data models and manage datasets for analytics, BI, ML, and operations.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Implement, test and document data transformations and storage strategies.
• Monitor data quality, lineage, system health and performance.
• Evaluate new tools and best practices to improve infrastructure and governance.

Skills

Data pipelines

ETL/ELT

Python

Java

Scala

Cloud platforms

Data modeling

Data governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

AWS

Spark

Redshift

S3

Glue

Great Expectations

Monte Carlo

Atlan

OpenMetadata

Lake Formation

IAM

Job description

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

Who we are looking for: Slate is looking for an experienced Data Engineer II to help our company be successful in the electric vehicle space. You must be able to thrive and succeed in a fast‑paced startup environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the company’s success as the data team is building a self‑serve data platform to create business insights and drive critical decision making

What you get to do:

• Design, build and maintain scalable, high-performance data pipelines (ETL/ELT), batch and real-time, using cloud platforms


• Architect data models and manage structured, semi-structured and unstructured datasets to support analytics, business intelligence, machine learning, and operational needs


• Collaborate with analysts, engineers and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into robust data solutions


• Implement, test and document efficient data transformations, ingestion routines and storage strategies with strong code quality standards


• Monitor and troubleshoot data quality, lineage, system health and performance


• Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies and best practices to improve infrastructure, cost, scalability and governance

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience


• 3+ years experience building data pipelines, modeling, warehousing and ETL/ELT processes


• Experience with large, complex datasets from many internal and external data systems.


• Experience with one or more scripting/programming languages (Python, Java, Scala, Bash, etc.)


• Experience with cloud data technologies (e.g. AWS, Spark, Redshift, S3, Glue)


• Familiarity with monitoring systems to ensure that data updates are both timely and complete (e.g., Great Expectations, Monte Carlo, etc).


• Familiarity with data catalog tooling and lineage tracking for data self‑service (e.g., Atlan, OpenMetaData, etc.)


• Familiarity with data governance and data management frameworks (e.g., Lake Formation, IAM, etc.)


• Familiarity with metadata management, lineage tracking and security/compliance in data systems


• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present technical solutions to non‑technical audiences

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to financially sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this opportunity currently.

Salary Range

Base Pay Range (Annual) 119,662.00 -179,493.00 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits:

Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start‑up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First


• Delight Customers


• One Team


• Relentless Improvement


• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy


• Respectful Collaboration


• Positive Legacy


• WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at slate‑[e-mail].

About Us

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.