Senior Data Platform Engineer

$157,000 - $179,000/Yr

Aclima - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Francisco, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Senior Data Platform Engineer at Aclima will play a crucial role in architecting and developing robust data processing systems that support the company's mission to monitor and respond to air pollution. This position requires a blend of technical leadership and hands-on implementation skills to manage large-scale data from mobile air pollution sensors, ensuring data integrity and reliability while fostering a culture of innovation within the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable backend systems for processing air pollution data.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance system capabilities.
• Deploy and maintain database tools and infrastructure for structured and unstructured data.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, data scientists, and product teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Implement and optimize distributed data processing systems for large volumes of sensor data.
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, and security across all systems and processes.
• Provide technical guidance and engage in peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.
• Lead technical discussions and contribute to the company's strategic vision.
• Establish best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and advocate for technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data or software engineering with a focus on scalable data processing systems.
• Expertise in Python and SQL.
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks (Beam, Spark, Flink) and database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud preferred, AWS is a plus) and data processing services (DataFlow, BigQuery, DataProc).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for environmental sustainability and commitment to Aclima's mission.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with IoT and real-time data processing systems.
• Experience with geospatial data processing and management.
• Knowledge of API design and security best practices.
• Familiarity with data science and machine learning technologies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Commuter and wellness credits
• Company events
• Equity potential
• Extraordinary company culture