Senior Data Engineer

Zefr; California (MO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options

Company-paid life insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

13 paid holidays

Summer Fridays

In-office lunches and lots of free food

Optional in-person and virtual events

Job summary

Zefr is seeking a passionate Data Engineer to join their team in California, MO. This role involves designing and operating data transformation pipelines using Snowflake and dbt, plus building complex workflows with Apache Airflow and Python. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's in engineering, and 8+ years of related experience. Employees enjoy flexible PTO, comprehensive health benefits, and a range of work options. The position offers an annual salary between $160,000 and $180,000.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data analysis, and/or data engineering.
• Expert in building workflows using dbt and SQL.
• Strong experience with Python.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and product lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate data transformation pipelines in Snowflake and dbt.
• Design, build, and operate complex workflows using Apache Airflow and Python.
• Work on AI-assisted data visualisation and analysis tools.

Skills

Workflow building using dbt and SQL

Python

Data analysis

Software engineering

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (BEng/MEng)

Tools

Snowflake

Apache Airflow

Job description

What we do:

Zefr is the leader in AI-powered content classifications for brands and advertisers. Zefr’s platform is purpose built for multi-modal content understanding on open platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Meta and Snap, with pre-bid activation and verification solutions. Our products safeguard media and AI investments, while maximizing performance and efficacy on those channels.

Headquartered in Los Angeles with global offices across New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, Singapore, and more, Zefr is redefining what trust and transparency means for social media in the age of AI.

What you’ll do:

We are looking for a passionate data engineer to collaborate and grow alongside our experienced data engineering team. The team is responsible for a broad range of systems and technologies:

• Design, build, and operate data transformation pipelines in Snowflake and dbt
• Design, build, and operate complex workflows using Apache Airflow and Python
• Work on our roadmap for AI-assisted data visualisation and analysis tools

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (BEng/MEng)
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data analysis, and/or data engineering
• Expert in building workflows using dbt and SQL.
• Strong experience with Python
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles and product lifecycle management
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits (for US based employees):

• Flexible PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development opportunities
• 13 paid holidays off
• Summer Fridays (we leave early)
• In-office, hybrid, and fully-remote work options available
• In-office lunches and lots of free food
• Optional in-person and virtual events (we like to celebrate!)

Compensation (for US based employees):

The anticipated salary for this position is between $160,000 and $180,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, it may still be worth having a conversation.

Zefr is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives because we know this only makes us better. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.