Staff Software Engineer

Next Ventures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a skilled Staff Software Engineer to lead and optimize large-scale data systems. You will manage data ingestion processes, debug high-volume data pipelines, and mentor teammates. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience with strong Python and SQL skills, along with expertise in cloud platforms like AWS and GCP. This remote-first role offers a competitive salary ranging from $180K to $220K.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience focused on backend systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with data ingestion and processing from diverse sources.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ingestion and management of hundreds of data feeds.
• Debug and resolve complex issues across code and data pipelines.
• Design and refine solutions to streamline ingestion workflows.
• Document workflows and best practices for data ingestion.
• Mentor and collaborate with teammates for continuous improvement.

Skills

Python

SQL

Problem-solving skills

Data ingestion and processing

Tools

AWS

GCP

ETL frameworks

Git

JavaScript

Job description

Staff Software Engineer (Data Systems)

We’re looking for a skilled Staff Software Engineer with deep experience building and maintaining large-scale data systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys tackling messy data challenges, and is passionate about building stable, long-term solutions for data ingestion and processing.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the ingestion and management of hundreds of data feeds, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability.

• Debug and resolve complex issues across both code and data pipelines, maintaining stability in high-volume systems.

• Design and refine solutions to streamline ingestion workflows and improve overall data quality.

• Partner with product, engineering, and operations teams to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.

• Document workflows, processes, and best practices for data ingestion and troubleshooting.

• Mentor and collaborate with teammates, fostering knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend systems and large-scale operational data.

• Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL.

• Experience with data ingestion, processing, transformations, and normalization from diverse sources.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to design durable solutions for platform stability.

• Familiarity with modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), ETL frameworks, Git, and related tools.

Compensation & Details:

• Salary: $180K – $220K

• Equity: Competitive

• Remote-first role (US-based, with some overlapping working hours for collaboration)

• Visa sponsorship not available

Tech Stack:
Python, SQL, AWS, GCP, ETL frameworks, Git, JavaScript