Sr. Software Engineer San Francisco, California, United States

6Sense; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 179,400 - 263,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time-off

Quarterly self-care days off

Stock options

Job summary

6Sense is looking for a Data Engineer in San Francisco to design and build robust big data systems and data transformations. Candidates should have a BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, along with strong experience in Big Data technologies like Hadoop and Spark. The position emphasizes the importance of communication skills and a collaborative mindset, ensuring both technical and non-technical stakeholders understand engineering concepts. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, a 401K matching program, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Experience in Big Data technologies including Hadoop and Spark is required.
• Hands-on experience with data ingestion, data integration, and ETL processes.
• Strong skills in schema design and SQL queries are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data transformations efficiently for various purposes.
• Implement reliable, scalable big data systems that support core products.
• Establish engineering design standards for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Big Data technologies (Hadoop, M/R, Hive, Spark, Flink, Metastore, Presto, Kafka)

Data analysis

ETL (Extraction, Transformation & Loading)

SQL queries

Django framework (nice to have)

AWS exposure (nice to have)

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Windsurf)

Job description

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).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

6sense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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].