Not specified; not specified; eligible for bonuses...
Fully remote
9+ years experience building large-scale data systems
Expert-level sql and python skills
Hands-on experience with snowflake and dbt
Avalara is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of its AI-enabled data platform, focusing on building scalable data pipelines and production AI workflows. The role involves technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on engineering, requiring extensive experience in cloud-based data systems, SQL, Python, and AI technologies
Job Summary
This role leads the design and delivery of Avalara's AI-enabled data platform while operating as a senior individual contributor in a player-coach model.
The successful candidate will architect AI-native data pipelines integrating LLMs, vector search, and orchestration frameworks to power customer-facing products.
Avalara is an AI-first company where success requires embracing AI as an essential capability embedded in all workflows and decision-making processes.
Matching Summary
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Avalara is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of its AI-enabled data platform, focusing on building scalable data pipelines and production AI workflows. The role involves technical leadership, mentorship, and hands-on engineering, requiring extensive experience in cloud-based data systems, SQL, Python, and AI technologies.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Eligible for bonuses, paid time off, and parental leave
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
9+ years experience building large-scale data systems
Expert-level SQL and Python skills
Hands-on experience with Snowflake and DBT
Experience deploying LLM-based RAG pipelines
Proficiency with Airflow and AWS cloud environments
Nice-to-have
Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities
Ability to translate complex data into business insights
Experience with vector search and agentic workflows
Proven ability to define shared metrics and governance
Key Requirements
Bachelor or master's degree in computer science or engineering
9+ years of experience in cloud data system development
Demonstrated expertise in Snowflake Cortex and AI/ML integration