dbt Labs

Resident Architect

West New York, New Jersey, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data & Analytics, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience with technical data tooling in a customer-facing post-sales, technical architect, or consulting role. Expertise in at least one data platform (Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, Redshift) is required, along with experience using, deploying, or configuring dbt Cloud for a minimum of 1 year. Proficiency in writing SQL and Python in analytics contexts is necessary, as is a willingness to build skills in technical areas supporting dbt Cloud deployment and integration. Strong customer focus, organizational skills, and clear communication abilities are essential, along with comfort in a remote, collaborative environment. Travel up to 2-4 times per year for company events is also a requirement. The dbt Analytics Engineering Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Resident Architect will drive customer outcomes by leading technical projects, including implementation, configuration troubleshooting, best practice embedding, and solution design. They will provide architectural and design consulting to ensure scalable and maintainable implementations. Responsibilities include championing product adoption for strategic customers, collaborating with internal teams (Sales, Solutions Architects, Training, Support), and delivering feedback to Product and Engineering teams to prioritize customer needs. Developing deep expertise in dbt and its role in the modern data stack is also a key responsibility.

Skills

dbt
analytics engineering
data transformation
implementation
configuration troubleshooting
best practices
MVP design
solution design

dbt Labs

Cloud-based data management platform for analytics

About dbt Labs

GetDBT.com is a cloud-based data management platform that helps companies streamline their data development processes. It allows users to write business logic more efficiently, enhances code reusability, and ensures data quality through testing and governance features. Unlike its competitors, GetDBT.com focuses on scalability and complexity, making it suitable for businesses at various stages of data maturity. The company's goal is to empower organizations to manage their data effectively while providing reliable service through a subscription model.

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$403.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Increased competition from Fivetran's integration may lead to customer attrition.
Dbt Mesh's complexity could cause integration challenges for existing users.
New executive appointments may lead to strategic shifts misaligned with customer expectations.

Differentiation

Dbt Labs offers a unique open-source analytics engineering tool for data transformation workflows.
The platform supports SQL-based data modeling, appealing to data analysts and engineers.
Dbt Mesh architecture allows cross-project model referencing, enhancing scalability for complex data needs.

Upsides

Collaboration with Fivetran enhances platform capabilities, attracting more enterprise clients.
Mark Porter's appointment as CTO could drive technological advancements and innovation.
Recent dbt Cloud enhancements improve collaboration, appealing to large teams and enterprises.

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