Senior Data Engineer at Figure

San Jose, California, United States

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$140,000 – $350,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field, along with at least 3 years of experience in data engineering, particularly with time-series or log data processing. They should be proficient in Python, utilizing libraries such as Pandas, Polars, or PySpark for large-scale data processing, and have a strong understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization using both SQL and NoSQL databases. Furthermore, candidates must have experience handling complex data formats like Parquet, MCAP, or protobuf, and familiarity with data visualization tools such as Grafana, as well as experience with distributed computing frameworks and cloud-based data storage solutions.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining data pipelines and tools to transform robot logs, optimizing data processing to reduce the time between data offload and availability, designing and optimizing data storage solutions for complex data, building database schemas and queries to support analytics and visualization, supporting engineering teams with data extraction and visualization needs, developing dashboards and custom data visualization tools, and integrating solutions with existing data pipelines and the robot testing framework.

Skills

Python
Pandas
Polars
PySpark
SQL
NoSQL
Parquet
MCAP
Protobuf
JavaScript
React
Grafana
Data Visualization
Data Engineering
Time-series data processing
Log data processing
Debugging

Figure

Blockchain-based home equity lending solutions

About Figure

Figure is a financial technology company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial transactions, specifically in the home equity lending market. It offers products like Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and mortgage refinancing, allowing homeowners to access their home equity quickly and efficiently. The application process is fully online, enabling homeowners to receive funds in as little as five days, which is much faster than traditional banks that can take weeks or months. Figure ensures secure and cost-effective transactions through blockchain, and it generates revenue from origination fees and interest on loans, with competitive rates starting at 3.49% APR. Targeting homeowners across various U.S. states, Figure aims to meet the demand for quick access to home equity for purposes like home improvements or debt consolidation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$406.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health & wellness - Figure pays 100% of premium costs for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the exception of costs associated with the buy-up medical plan.)
Continuing education - Figure will reimburse eligible employees for approved continuing education that either offers growth in an area related to his or her current position or that may lead to promotional opportunities.
Flexible time off - We offer 10 company-wide holidays plus one personal holiday, generous Flexible Time Away (FTA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
Bonus & stock options - Figure’s Bonus Plan recognizes and rewards eligible employees’ efforts and contributions. Eligible employees are also granted an option to purchase a set number of shares of Figure’s common stock.

Risks

Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New piggyback loan product could increase financial risk amid housing affordability issues.
Volatile crypto market could impact Figure's blockchain initiatives.

Differentiation

Figure uses blockchain to offer fast, secure home equity access in five days.
The company provides a fully online application process, unlike traditional banks.
Figure's competitive interest rates start as low as 3.49% APR.

Upsides

Increased blockchain adoption boosts Figure's secure transaction offerings.
Figure Connect taps into the demand for liquid private capital markets.
Michael Tannenbaum's appointment as CEO suggests potential for growth.

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