Staff Data Platform Engineer

ClassDojo; United States; Remote; USD 146,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your extensive experience in data engineering to enhance decision-making processes across the organization. Your expertise in SQL, Python, and data infrastructure will be crucial in designing and building robust data platforms. This is a unique opportunity to work with a talented team dedicated to transforming education through technology. If you are passionate about making a significant impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data/analytics engineering.
• Strong foundation in data engineering and project ownership.

Responsibilities

• Make data accessible and actionable for informed decision-making.
• Own large-scale data projects and collaborate with various teams.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

Python

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

ClassDojo's goal is to give every child on Earth an education they love.

We started by building a powerful network for communication. ClassDojo’s flagship app is the #1 communication app connecting K-12 teachers, children, and families globally. Teachers use it to share what’s happening throughout the day through photos, videos, and messages that make parents feel like they’re there. It’s actively used in over 95% of US schools, reaching over 45 million children in 180 countries, with a team of just around 200 people. We are now beginning to use this network to give kids the best learning experiences in the world, far beyond those a standard school can provide.

We hire for talent density. Our team comprises the most talented, entrepreneurial, and innovative teammates from around the world, with experience in education and large scale consumer internet companies, including Instagram, Netflix, Dropbox, Stripe, Uber, Y Combinator, and more. We’re building a company where the most talented people want to work. We believe you’ll do the best work of your life here—and you’ll pioneer the future of education, too.

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a Data Platform engineer to join our Data and Engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for education and a strong foundation in all aspects of data engineering. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in making data accessible and actionable, facilitating informed decision-making throughout the company.

You will be a match if:

You have 7+ years experience with data / analytics engineering.

Collaboration and Communication:

• You have owned large-scale data projects that drove significant impact across the company.
• You enjoy collaborating with and supporting others.
• You are an effective partner with engineering, data analysts, data scientists, and other business stakeholders.
• You have an ownership mindset and can make things happen.

Technical Excellence

• You're a strong independent contributor who's comfortable working across the data stack.
• You've designed and built data platforms at previous organizations.
• Your SQL, Python, and infrastructure skills are top-notch.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We are happy to accommodate any disabilities or special needs. We are a distributed company, so we hire regardless of location, as long as you are willing to have significant hours overlap with one of the Americas time zones.

ClassDojo takes a number of factors into consideration when determining compensation, including geographic location, experience, and skillset. Salary ranges (United States):

CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT states: $171,500 - $244,000 (USD)
All other states in the US: $146,000 - $207,500 (USD)

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