Lead Data Engineer - Remote

Jobot; Portland (ME); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-growth fintech startup backed by A16Z, as the first data hire. You will architect the data function, influencing key business decisions. This remote role offers competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits, ideal for a hands-on leader eager to shape data initiatives.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare and benefits

Work-from-home stipend

PTO

401K

Growth opportunities

Great culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data roles, with at least 2 in leadership.
• Experience building and scaling data infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the company's modern data stack.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across sources.
• Mentor team members and contribute to a high-performing data culture.

Skills

Leadership

Data Modeling

Python

SQL

Cloud Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

Job Description: Lead Data Engineer at A16Z-backed Fintech Startup

Join a high-growth fintech startup backed by Andreessen Horowitz, raising over $10 million to innovate compensation solutions. As the first data hire, you will architect and own the data function, influencing underwriting, operations, and strategic decisions. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader eager to shape data initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• 100% Remote
• Competitive salary plus equity
• Comprehensive healthcare and benefits
• Work-from-home stipend
• PTO, 401K, growth opportunities, and a great culture

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the company's modern data stack, including infrastructure, pipelines, and security protocols.
• Ensure data quality and integrity across sources.
• Define and monitor underwriting metrics, optimizing through experimentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data visibility.
• Communicate insights to inform business decisions.
• Mentor team members and contribute to a high-performing data culture.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in data roles, with at least 2 in leadership or management.
• Experience building and scaling data infrastructure from scratch.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data modeling and performance estimation.
• Familiarity with cloud services like Snowflake.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Startup experience, especially in early-stage fintech, is a plus.
• Founder experience is advantageous.
• Strong leadership with a business-oriented vision for data infrastructure.
• Prior experience as a Software Engineer is preferred.

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