Data Engineer IV

Planet DDS; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Telehealth

401(k) and 401(k) match

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

FTO or Vacation

Sick Time

Employee Well-Being program

11 paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Employee Referral program

Additional perks and voluntary benefit programs

Job summary

Planet DDS located in Irvine, California, is seeking a Data Engineer V to design and build their next-generation data and analytics platform. This position involves architecting scalable data pipelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data delivery across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of data engineering experience, expert SQL skills, and a strong understanding of cloud data platforms. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data engineering with senior responsibilities.
• Proven ability to design cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience in data governance and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows.
• Lead design and implementation of data platform infrastructure.
• Mentor junior and mid-level data engineers.

Skills

Expert-level proficiency in SQL

At least one programming language (Python, Scala, or Java)

Deep experience with Apache Spark

Experience designing data pipelines

Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Strong understanding of data modeling

Experience with real-time data architectures (Kafka)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Apache Airflow

dbt

Job description

About Planet DDS

We’re on a mission to fix dental software - and we’re not playing small. Our platform replaces clunky, outdated systems with modern, cloud-based, AI-powered technology built to actually work at scale. From practice management to imaging to revenue cycle automation, we’re tearing down the old infrastructure and rebuilding the future of dentistry. Planet DDS is the fastest-growing provider of dental practice management solutions and the #1 cloud platform for DSOs and multi-location groups.

Here, you won’t just join a team - you’ll join a movement. We want bold thinkers who are ambitious enough to push limits, empathetic enough to work as one, and accountable enough to own big outcomes. Trust is our currency, collaboration is our edge, and impact is our fuel. If you’re ready to grow fast, challenge the status quo, and help reinvent an entire industry, Planet DDS is where you belong.

To learn more, visit: Planet DDS.

Overview

The Data Engineer V will: Design and lead the build-out of Planet DDS’s next-generation data and analytics platform – scalable, reliable, and AI-ready – enabling smarter decisions across every product and team in our ecosystem.

Job Duties

• Architect, build, and maintain highly scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and analytical data models that support business intelligence, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives.
• Lead the design and implementation of the data platform infrastructure, including data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time streaming systems.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Data Science teams to define data models and ensure high-quality, reliable data delivery across the organization.
• Define and enforce data and software engineering best practices, including version control, data quality standards, documentation, and testing frameworks.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level data engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous growth.
• Evaluate, adopt, and champion new data technologies and frameworks to drive platform modernization and efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define the long-term data strategy and roadmap aligned with company objectives.
• Lead complex, cross-functional data initiatives from scoping through delivery, ensuring stakeholder alignment and on-time execution.
• Optimize data infrastructure for performance, cost efficiency, and reliability at scale.
• Ensure data security, compliance, and governance across the data platform, including adherence to HIPAA and other applicable regulations.

Skills and Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data engineering, with demonstrated progression to senior or staff-level responsibilities.
• Expert-level proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Scala, or Java).
• Deep experience designing and building data pipelines using tools such as Apache Spark, Airflow, dbt, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to design and implement cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including data lake and warehouse solutions (Databricks, Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar).
• Strong understanding of data modeling, schema design, and database performance optimization for large-scale datasets.
• Experience with real-time and streaming data architectures (Kafka, Kinesis, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and influence architectural decisions across teams and functions.
• Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, and compliance requirements; familiarity with HIPAA is strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and 401(k) match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• FTO or Vacation
• Sick Time
• Employee Well-Being program
• 11 paid holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Employee Referral program
• Additional perk and voluntary benefit programs

Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is also eligible for variable pay as part of the total compensation package.

Planet DDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.