Senior Data Engineer at Airspace

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Logistics, Freight Forwarding, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering or backend infrastructure

Responsibilities

  • Own and evolve data infrastructure and pipelines
  • Design, build, and maintain reliable ETL pipelines that ingest data from internal application Postgres databases and external SaaS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Twilio, Zendesk)
  • Manage and scale the orchestration layer built in Airflow
  • Ensure reliability, consistency, and performance across data systems through strong engineering practices and operational discipline
  • Oversee and optimize how data flows into and through the warehouse layer (Snowflake), ensuring transformations (via dbt) integrate cleanly into upstream and downstream systems
  • Set a high bar for technical excellence, promoting clean architecture, code quality, and maintainability through thoughtful design, hands-on coding, and code reviews
  • Drive architectural improvements and lead system-level refactors to improve performance, scalability, and efficiency
  • Continuously evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and methodologies that enhance platform capabilities and developer velocity
  • Act as a trusted partner to stakeholders in Product, Data Science, and Infrastructure, helping shape technical roadmaps that align with business priorities
  • Identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks in data workflows, and proactively implement process improvements
  • Mentor teammates and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture

Skills

ETL
Data Pipelines
Data Infrastructure
Scalable Systems
Robust Pipelines

Airspace

AI-powered time-critical shipment platform

About Airspace

Airspace provides an automated platform for time-critical shipments, utilizing AI-powered routing and real-time insights to ensure efficient and reliable operations globally. Working here offers the opportunity to be part of a team that values cutting-edge technology and customized solutions, fostering a culture that thrives on innovation and efficiency. This is an ideal environment for those who excel in a technically advanced and dynamic industry, contributing to a trusted delivery network.

Carlsbad, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$132.3MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Emerging startups threaten Airspace's market share with innovative solutions.
International expansion poses compliance challenges in complex regulatory environments.
Economic uncertainty could impact Airspace's growth and funding opportunities.

Differentiation

Airspace automates outdated manual processes with proprietary algorithms and machine learning.
Real-time communication on every shipment sets Airspace apart in logistics.
Airspace's platform provides instant quotes and optimized routing for time-critical deliveries.

Upsides

$70 million funding supports global expansion and sustainability initiatives.
Increased demand for real-time tracking boosts Airspace's technology adoption.
E-commerce growth creates opportunities for Airspace's time-critical logistics services.

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