Sr. Software Engineer

Cacheflow; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 179,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K matching

Paid holidays

Self-care days

PTO

Job summary

6sense is seeking a Data Engineer who writes clean code and builds high-quality data products. You will work across the full development lifecycle, from coding to production, collaborating with a team with an entrepreneurial mindset.

The role emphasizes strong data engineering practices and scalable systems that support growth and analytics, with remote-friendly options and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Hadoop, MapReduce, Hive, Spark, Flink, Metastore, Presto, Kafka etc.
• Experience with data analysis, ingestion and integration.
• Experience with ETL and architecting data systems.
• Experience with schema design, data modeling and SQL queries.
• Hands-on with AI coding assistants to design and optimize data pipelines.
• Passionate about Big Data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data transformations for reporting and analysis.
• Build scalable big data systems to support core products.
• Establish engineering design standards for stakeholders.

Skills

Big Data tech

Data ingestion

ETL design

SQL modeling

AI coding tools

Communication

Education

BS/MS in CS or equivalent

Tools

Django

AWS

Job description

Our Mission:

6sense's mission is to multiply what matters: growth, retention, and efficiency. We envision a future where companies, teams and people reach their full potential.

Our People:

People are the heart and soul of 6sense. We serve with passion and purpose. We live by our Being 6sense values of Win as One Team, Stay Curious, Do The Right Thing, Own the Outcome, and Create Belonging. Every 6sensor plays a part in defining the future of our industry-leading technology. 6sense is a place where difference-makers roll up their sleeves, take risks, act with integrity, and measure success by the value we create for our customers. We want 6sense to be the best chapter of your career.

About the Role

You are a Data Engineer, who is passionate about writing beautiful code and building great products. You have an intuitive sense of the right tools and frameworks to use to solve a given problem. You are not afraid to traverse the entire spectrum of the development process from writing code and testing to deploying and managing your systems in production. You are smart but know that there is no substitute for hard work. You have good communication skills, a ‘can do’ entrepreneurial attitude, and a team-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build data transformations efficiently and reliably for different purposes (e.g. reporting, growth analysis, multi-dimensional analysis)

• Design and implement reliable, scalable, robust and extensible big data systems that support core products and business

• Establish strong engineering design standards and best practices for both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications and Must-Have Skills

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent practical experience

• Experience in the Big Data technologies (Hadoop, M/R, Hive, Spark, Flink, Metastore, Presto, Kafka etc.)

• Experience with performing data analysis, data ingestion and data integration

• Experience with ETL (Extraction, Transformation & Loading) and architecting data systems

• Experience with schema design, data modeling and SQL queries

• Hands-on experience using modern AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Windsurf, or equivalent) to design, implement, and optimize data pipelines and large-scale data processing systems

• Passionate and self-motivated about technologies in the Big Data area

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with Django framework

• Exposure to AWS

Interpersonal Attributes

• You can work independently as well as part of a team

• You take ownership of projects and drive them to conclusion

• You’re a good communicator and are capable of not just doing the work, but teaching others and explaining the “why” behind complicated technical decisions

• You can present your architecture and designs to cross teams

• You aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves: This role will evolve over time, and we’ll want you to evolve with it!

Base Salary Range: $179,400.00 - $263,120.00. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to work location and experience. The base salary is one component of 6sense’s total compensation package for this position. Other compensation may include a bonus program or commission plan, and stock options if approved by 6sense’s board. In addition, 6sense provides a variety of benefits, including generous health insurance coverage, life, and disability insurance, a 401K employer matching program, paid holidays, self-care days, and paid time off (PTO). #Li-remote

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Our Benefits:

Full-time employees can take advantage of health coverage, paid parental leave, generous paid time-off and holidays, quarterly self-care days off, and stock options. We’ll make sure you have the equipment and support you need to work and connect with your teams, at home or in one of our offices.

We have a growth mindset culture that is represented in all that we do, from onboarding through to numerous learning and development initiatives including access to our LinkedIn Learning platform. Employee well-being is also top of mind for us. We host quarterly wellness education sessions to encourage self care and personal growth. From wellness days to ERG-hosted events, we celebrate and energize all 6sense employees and their backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

6sense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…? Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

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