Forward Deployed Data Engineer

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Software, Data Management, Marketing Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess strong SQL skills and experience modeling data in cloud data warehouses such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift. Hands-on experience with dbt or similar transformation tools is required, along with experience designing data models for self-service by less technical users. Experience optimizing complex data pipelines to reduce complexity, cost, or latency is also necessary. The role requires the ability to work directly with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, comfort working across multiple customer environments, and the capacity to adapt quickly to new contexts. Strong analytical thinking and a track record of shipping impactful, scalable solutions are essential. Bonus qualifications include experience in an internal data team and a customer-facing role, familiarity with the Hightouch product, and experience working with B2C marketing teams.

Responsibilities

The Forward-Deployed Data Engineer will translate prospect and customer business goals into actionable data models and workflows, partnering directly with customer data teams to understand their objectives and technical landscape. This role involves designing and implementing scalable data solutions for marketing teams, troubleshooting complex data issues, and guiding customers toward best practices. Responsibilities also include collaborating with internal teams to provide product feedback and influence roadmap priorities, prioritizing tasks across multiple customers while maintaining high quality and responsiveness, and contributing to internal tooling, playbooks, and knowledge sharing. The engineer will measure and communicate the business impact of their work with customers and support internal data engineering initiatives as needed.

Skills

Data Engineering

Customer Data Platforms (CDP)

Data Warehousing

Data Activation

Marketing Personalization

Business Operations

AI Decisioning

Data Analysis

SQL

Communication

Problem-Solving

Hightouch

Syncs live customer data across platforms

About Hightouch

Hightouch syncs live customer data into various tools that businesses use, ensuring that this data is current and accessible for better decision-making. It operates in the data integration market, focusing on Reverse ETL, which moves data from a warehouse into SaaS applications for real-time use. Hightouch stands out by securely handling sensitive information and integrating with various tools, making it a versatile solution for data teams. The company's goal is to help businesses enhance their operational efficiency by keeping customer data synchronized across multiple platforms.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$89.7MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary - We offer competitive salary and meaningful equity. We also offer 401k for our US employees.

Remote friendly - Visit the San Francisco and New York headquarters up to 4x’s a year to bond with your fellow teammates.

Flexible PTO - Downtime is just as important as on time and your teammates will support you while you relax and recharge.

Wellness - We offer a monthly wellness stipend, wellness days each quarter, and virtual yoga classes.

Core benefits - For full-time US-based employees, we cover all health benefit premiums, 50% for dependents, and life insurance.

Parental leave - We value and support the family planning process. We provide up to 16 weeks for parents.

Risks

Increased competition from Census and Grouparoo may impact Hightouch's market share.

Stricter European privacy regulations could complicate operations and increase compliance costs.

Economic downturns might affect subscription renewals and new customer acquisition.

Differentiation

Hightouch specializes in Reverse ETL, moving data from warehouses to SaaS applications.

The platform ensures real-time data activation for personalized marketing and sales optimization.

Hightouch offers HIPAA-compliant data handling, crucial for healthcare and sensitive data sectors.

Upsides

Hightouch's AI Decisioning enhances lifecycle marketing with precise targeting and personalization.

The partnership with The Trade Desk expands Hightouch's reach in European advertising markets.

Composable CDP trend supports Hightouch's flexible, customizable data solutions for businesses.

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