Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

Chime

San Francisco, CA, United States
Base: $164,000.00 - $227,000.00; bonus/equity: bon...
On-site
Build and operate data infrastructure
System design and trade-offs
Python or java/kotlin proficiency
Own core platform systems at scale, design frameworks other teams build on, and set technical standards for how data moves through Chime

Job Summary

  • Own core platform systems at scale, design frameworks other teams build on, and set technical standards for how data moves through Chime.
  • Design, build, and operate self-serve ETL/ELT frameworks supporting both batch and streaming workloads, with direct ownership of pipeline reliability, data quality SLAs, and schema evolution.
  • Engineers are required to participate in on-call rotation, responding to incidents outside of regular working hours when necessary.

Matching Summary

Own core platform systems at scale, design frameworks other teams build on, and set technical standards for how data moves through Chime.

Salary

Base: $164,000.00 - $227,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Bonus, competitive equity package; Benefits: Competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Build and operate data infrastructure
  • System design and trade-offs
  • Python or Java/Kotlin proficiency
  • Cloud data warehouse experience
  • Workflow orchestration and IaC
  • Streaming technology experience
  • Data modeling and transformation
  • Data observability and monitoring
  • Regulated environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • Set technical standards
  • Partner with cross-functional teams
  • Hands-on mentorship
  • Owner's mindset
  • Entrepreneurial culture

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years building data infrastructure
  • Strong system design skills
  • Proficiency in Python or Java/Kotlin
  • Production experience with modern data stack
  • Experience operating in a regulated environment

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