Mysten Labs

Lead Data Engineer

United States

$160,000 – $240,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, Web3, BiotechnologyIndustries

Staff Data Engineer

Salary: $160K - $240K Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Remote

Position Overview

Mysten Labs is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to design and execute the next iteration of our data systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to build web3 analytics systems that operate at web2 scale, reliability, and robustness, contributing to the definition of new standards for blockchain analytics on the world’s premier object-centric blockchain. This position requires a blend of hands-on individual contribution and strategic data architecture planning. As a Staff Data Engineer, you will collaborate with the Heads of Data and Engineering to process high-volume data efficiently and reliably, gaining expertise across all business areas at Mysten Labs and becoming the authority on data structures for the Sui blockchain.

Responsibilities

Data Ingestion and Pipelines

  • Design and implement scalable ingestion pipelines using a reusable and modular framework.
  • Build robust, reusable frameworks for ingesting data from internal sources (e.g., Prod DBs, cloud buckets) and external APIs or files (e.g., CSVs, webhooks).
  • Ensure idempotency, backfill support, and comprehensive error handling in pipeline design.

Data Warehousing and Architecture

  • Optimize and own data warehousing, establishing clear table definitions, schemas, and cost-efficiency.
  • Architect a centralized data lake/warehouse with clear schemas and partitioning strategies.
  • Support both batch and streaming workloads, optimizing for cost and performance.

Data Discoverability, Usability, and Governance

  • Implement or integrate data cataloging and lineage tools.
  • Define naming conventions, documentation standards, and ownership metadata to ensure data is self-serve and intuitive for data scientists, analysts, and product/GTM teams.
  • Establish mechanisms for scalable access controls (RBAC or ABAC), PII tagging, and data obfuscation.
  • Develop approaches for data quality checks, validation pipelines, and alerting for broken or stale data.
  • Cultivate a strong understanding of how to integrate on-chain and off-chain data.

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
  • Demonstrated experience and informed opinions on data orchestrators, catalogs, governance, and testing frameworks.
  • Experience combining in-house and external data sources.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with, or a strong interest in learning, Rust.
  • Prior blockchain and cryptocurrency experience.
  • Experience designing and implementing streaming data solutions.
  • Experience or interest in security analytics and data for security teams.

Company Information

Mysten Labs is building foundational infrastructure to accelerate the adoption of decentralized protocols based on blockchain technologies, believing that decentralized and open protocols are the bedrock of the internet of value. Our team is remote-first, hiring globally, and offers tremendous growth potential as we aim to bring the next billion users to web3. We have successfully raised a $300M Series B round from leading Silicon Valley venture funds, including Jump Crypto, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Binance Labs, Redpoint, Lightspeed, Coinbase Ventures, Electric Capital, Standard Crypto, NFX, Slow Ventures, Scribble Ventures, Samsung Next, and Lux Capital. Join us to help build the future of web3!

Application Instructions & Important Notes

  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education credentials, criminal history, and other relevant information.
  • Beware of Job Scams: Genuine Mysten Labs recruiters will always use email addresses from the @mystenlabs.com domain or its subdomains. You can verify all open positions on our official job boards at www.mystenlabs.com/careers.

Skills

Data Engineering
Data Pipelines
Data Warehousing
Data Lake
ETL
SQL
Blockchain
Web3
Data Governance
Data Cataloging
Data Lineage
API Integration
Cloud Buckets
Database Management
Scalability
Reliability
Robustness
Cost Optimization
Performance Optimization

Mysten Labs

Develops blockchain infrastructure and programming tools

About Mysten Labs

Mysten Labs focuses on enabling true digital ownership through the development of decentralized infrastructure and tools. They are creating Sui, a decentralized blockchain that uses proof of stake and offers scalable throughput and storage, along with Move, an open-source programming language designed for building smart contracts. This allows users to manage and interact with digital assets more effectively. Unlike competitors, Mysten Labs provides a wide range of products and services that simplify access to digital assets, while also keeping users updated with company news and job opportunities. Their goal is to make digital asset ownership accessible to billions of people.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$326.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from Ethereum and Solana in gaming and decentralized applications.
Cryptocurrency market volatility may impact Sui blockchain's adoption and stability.
Regulatory scrutiny could pose compliance challenges for Mysten Labs.

Differentiation

Mysten Labs offers a comprehensive suite of web3 tools and infrastructure.
Sui blockchain provides horizontally scalable throughput and storage for decentralized applications.
Move language enables efficient smart contract development on the Sui blockchain.

Upsides

Partnership with Ambrus Studio enhances gaming capabilities on the Sui blockchain.
Launch of Walrus Protocol strengthens Mysten Labs' decentralized storage solutions.
Team Liquid's MyBlue platform expands fan engagement using Sui's blockchain.

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