The role involves designing and building data platform infrastructure to enable efficient discovery, understanding, and access to data for engineering and data science teams within a clean energy startup focused on AI-driven power sector solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement data cataloging infrastructure for data discovery and understanding
Build lineage capabilities to trace data provenance and flow
Define and implement consistent data access patterns and libraries for various engineering teams
Create self-serve tooling to facilitate easy data access and usage
Contribute to the development of EQ's data ontology to align infrastructure with company data models
Collaborate with Data Engineers to ensure infrastructure supports pipeline maintenance
Engage with teams to understand data usage, identify pain points, and develop valuable capabilities
Stay current with data platform innovations and incorporate relevant advancements
Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to operational excellence of the data platform
Requirements
7 years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on data infrastructure
Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
Experience with modern data stack components such as Databricks, Spark, dbt, or similar
Experience designing and building internal platforms, frameworks, or libraries used by other engineers
Familiarity with data cataloging, metadata management, or lineage tools e.g., DataHub, Amundsen, Unity Catalog, OpenLineage
Experience with orchestration tools such as Dagster, Airflow, or similar
Ability to work across teams and translate diverse requirements into coherent platform capabilities
Strong communication skills for collaborating within a remote-first team that works internationally across timezones
Experience with and enthusiasm for AI-assisted development
Benefits & Perks
Competitive base salary
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Opportunity to own a significant piece of the company via equity grant
Unlimited vacation and flexible work schedule
Accelerated professional growth and development opportunities through collaboration and mentorship
Remote-first work environment
Diverse and inclusive workplace
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