Senior Data Engineer, Marketing

Turo; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity and benefits

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Learning & Development stipend

Paid time off

Paid holidays and volunteer time off

In-office snacks and activities

Job summary

A car-sharing marketplace seeks a skilled Data Engineer to develop data pipelines and manage workflows using cloud technologies. You will need strong Python skills and experience with tools like Airflow and AWS. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to improve data processes and delivering high-quality data solutions on time. The position offers a hybrid schedule in San Francisco with a competitive salary range of $156,000-$195,000 annually, plus equity and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in analytics or data engineering.
• Strong software engineering with a focus on quality coding practices.
• Prior experience with AI tools for code generation.

Responsibilities

• Identify stakeholders' data needs and define project scope.
• Collaborate to automate and improve existing workflows.
• Develop and maintain workflow management tools in cloud environments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Delivering data-focused projects

Building data pipelines

Python development

Experience with workflow managers

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

AWS

Airflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Redshift

Job description

About The Team

Data is our fuel at Turo. It is ever‑more abundant and valuable, but it’s raw material. Harnessed by data scientists and machine learning engineers, it propels Turo on its mission to put the world’s 1.5+ billion cars to better use, delighting our customers with matching the right car for their next adventure from an exceptionally diverse selection, and at the same time helping our marketplace remain safe.

In this role, you’ll be given the chance to work with cutting‑edge technologies to build resilient, scalable systems for collecting and analyzing extensive data sets. Your responsibilities will include creating and managing data pipelines, and reports. If you’re detail‑oriented and enjoy troubleshooting and delving into data‑related problems, this role is a great fit for you. Additionally, you are enthusiastic about gaining in‑depth knowledge of the Marketing domain. This involves working closely with a Marketing team to thoroughly explore the various aspects of operations, including the functionalities of existing tools and current workflows. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are critical to be successful in this role.

What You Will Do

• Identify stakeholders’ data needs, define the project scope, and select the right implementation to address stakeholder pain points.
• Bridge the gap between the domain requirements and technology during the tool selection process. Your role involves ensuring that the chosen technology aligns with those requirements and the overall domain strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to continuously automate and improve existing workflows and/or processes.
• Align with stakeholders regarding their strategic goals and roadmap items on a semi‑annual basis.
• Follow and contribute to best coding practices established by the team.
• Develop, deploy and maintain workflow management tools such as Airflow, Jenkins, etc. in cloud environments.
• Use cloud technology such as AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Redshift, EMR.
• Maintain constant communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, blockers, and expected timelines.
• Establish trust with stakeholders by consistently delivering high‑quality data sets in a timely manner.

Your Profile

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong track record of delivering data‑focused projects on time and of high quality.
• Past experience building data pipelines and micro services.
• Strong software engineer who views their code as a craft.
• Strong experience in Python development.
• Experience with a workflow manager — Airflow, Luigi, Jenkins, etc.
• Experience working with data tools in the public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with AI tools for code generation (cursor, Claude code).
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Bonus If You Have

• Past experience working in marketing domain is a plus.

Benefits

For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $156,000–$195,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. In general, our ranges reflect the market‑based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

• Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full‑time employees.
• Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific).
• Retirement employer match.
• Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development.
• Turo host matching program.
• Turo travel credit.
• Cell phone and internet stipend.
• Paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave.
• For those who are in the office full‑time or hybrid we have in‑office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities.

Turo AI Policy

Turo may use AI‑enabled tools to support our recruiting operations, including gathering information from candidates, drafting communications, helping with interview note‑taking and assessment, and so on. These tools only supplement our team; all decisions to advance or hire candidates are made by Turo employees. While we welcome candidates to use AI‑enabled tools to help prepare for their interviews, the use of such tools, including any AI chatbots or note‑takers, is not permitted during live interviews or technical assessments. We want to see how you consider and solve problems in real‑time, so interviews and assessments are all you (unless we indicate otherwise and ask you specifically to use an AI‑enabled tool to answer a question). If during the application process you require the use of an AI‑enabled tool as a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

Turo highly values having employees working in‑office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in‑office on a hybrid schedule — Turo staff will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Turo considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in‑office perks Turo offers.

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that's underrepresented in tech, we'd love to meet you.

Aside from an award‑winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly — join us! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

About Turo

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you’re flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver’s seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes.

Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.

Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E‑Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.

We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing [e-mail].