[Remote] Data Engineer at Zapier

Plounérin, Brittany, France

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$141,100 – $211,700Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Automation, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience building and maintaining scalable, reliable data pipelines and infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure), applying best practices for performance and scalability across modern data platforms
  • Solid background in software engineering and backend systems, designing APIs and data services that power product use cases, applying engineering rigor to build robust, maintainable data systems
  • Highly skilled in Databricks, Spark, or similar distributed processing platforms to process large datasets efficiently and cost-effectively
  • Proficient in Python and/or Typescript, and strong in SQL, following best practices to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code throughout the full software development lifecycle
  • Deep commitment to data reliability and observability, using testing, monitoring, and alerting to ensure data quality, accuracy, and lineage across pipelines
  • Collaborative and forward-looking: communicates clearly in writing, enjoys sharing knowledge with teammates, embraces innovation and AI to improve software building, balances pragmatism with action, ships solutions that work and iterates as needed

Responsibilities

  • Build and scale data services: design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs that directly change product experiences for users
  • Collaborate on data architecture and models: partner with engineering and analytics teams to optimize storage, processing workflows, and database schemas; define data models and contracts to ensure consistency, accessibility, and scalability across systems
  • Contribute to standards, quality, and governance: build reliable, observable data systems with strong testing and validation; champion best practices, golden paths, and CI/CD workflows that uphold data quality, security, and continuous improvement
  • Performance tuning, maintenance, and optimization: continuously monitor and optimize performance of data workflows, identifying and resolving bottlenecks in data ingestion, transformation, and storage; participate in on-call rotation for data-owned services
  • Develop reusable engineering patterns: design reusable patterns for data engineering tasks

Skills

data pipelines
AWS
GCP
Azure
APIs
backend systems
scalable infrastructure
data services

Zapier

Automation platform for web application workflows

About Zapier

Zapier connects various web applications to help users automate their workflows and improve productivity. It allows users to create 'Zaps,' which are automated workflows that link different apps to carry out specific tasks without needing technical skills. This platform is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized businesses and individual professionals who want to save time on repetitive tasks. Unlike many competitors, Zapier offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for anyone to set up automations. The company operates on a subscription model, providing different pricing tiers based on the number of Zaps and tasks a user requires, with the goal of making automation accessible to a wider audience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$1.3MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Work from anywhere
Competitive salary & bonus program
PTO
Health, dental, & vision coverage
Retirement plan with company match
Stock options
2 annual company retreats
Parental leave
Home office setup stipend
Professional development allowance

Risks

Open-source AI models like MiniMax-01 could challenge Zapier's market position.
Dependency on third-party services poses risks if integration policies change.
Competition from AI-driven automation tools may affect Zapier's market share.

Differentiation

Zapier empowers non-technical users to automate workflows without coding skills.
The platform offers a wide range of app integrations for seamless automation.
Zapier's subscription model provides scalable solutions for small to medium-sized businesses.

Upsides

Increased demand for no-code platforms boosts Zapier's growth potential.
Remote work trends make Zapier essential for distributed teams.
Expansion of integration ecosystem enhances Zapier's industry-specific automation solutions.

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