Senior Data Engineer at SimpliSafe

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Home SecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
  • 4+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or a related field, with at least 2 years focused on data operations or data infrastructure
  • Strong knowledge of AWS or other public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP)
  • Strong SQL knowledge and experience optimizing for data warehousing technologies like AWS Athena
  • Strong knowledge of Python for use in data transformation
  • Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT, schema design, and datalake technologies
  • Hands-on experience with data orchestration tools like Dagster, Airflow, or Prefect
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Familiarity with various data and table formats (JSON, Avro, Parquet, Iceberg)
  • Love of data and a passion for building reliable data products

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with analysts, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to design and implement solutions for Product and Engineering data workflows
  • Identify areas for improvement and contribute to centralized data platform
  • Manage data pipeline, orchestration, storage, and analytics infrastructure for Product and Engineering
  • Monitor performance and reliability of data pipelines, implementing solutions for scalability and efficiency
  • Optimize table structures to support query and usage patterns
  • Partner with producers of data across SimpliSafe to develop an understanding of data creation and meaning
  • Support data discovery, catalog, and analytics tooling
  • Implement and maintain data security measures and ensure compliance with data governance policies
  • Design and implement testing strategies and data quality validation to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of data pipelines
  • Contribute to the formation of our new team, assisting with the development of team norms, practices, and charter

Skills

Data Pipelines
Orchestration
Data Storage
Analytics Infrastructure
Cloud Technology
Automation
Scalability
Data Optimization
ML Pipelines
Data Workflows

SimpliSafe

Customizable home security systems and monitoring

About SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe offers home security systems that protect homes and businesses from intrusions, fires, and emergencies. Their products include security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks, and various sensors, all of which can be customized to meet individual needs. The company stands out with features like wireless installation and visual alarm verification, which can lead to faster police response times. SimpliSafe's goal is to provide easy-to-install security solutions with professional monitoring for residential and small business clients.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$182.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance - A comprehensive plan provides peace of mind for you and your family.
Employee assistance program - Help through the difficult situations that come up at work and at home.
Tuition reimbursement - We want you to keep learning, so we’ll cover part of your tuition.
401(k) - Saving for your future in the present.
Unlimited vacation - Exempt employees take the time when you need it or want it. We mean it.
Life and disability insurance - Coverage for when you need it most.

Risks

Increased competition from DIY systems like Ring and Nest threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements could outpace SimpliSafe's current technology offerings.
Privacy concerns over AI and live monitoring may deter potential customers.

Differentiation

SimpliSafe offers customizable security systems tailored to individual customer needs.
Their wireless installation and long battery life set them apart from competitors.
Visual alarm verification leads to faster police response times, enhancing security effectiveness.

Upsides

AI integration enhances proactive threat detection and response in SimpliSafe's systems.
Growing demand for outdoor security solutions aligns with SimpliSafe's new product offerings.
DIY security system trend supports SimpliSafe's easy-to-install product design.

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