[Remote] Sr. Data Engineer at Zapier

Plounérin, Brittany, France

Zapier Logo
$170,700 – $256,100Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Automation, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience designing, building, and maintaining data systems and distributed systems in the cloud
  • Led technical direction or architecture for complex data systems, balancing scale, performance, and cost
  • Deep expertise in software engineering, including designing APIs, data services, and distributed systems using robust testing, CI/CD, and observability practices
  • Highly proficient in Databricks, Spark, or similar platforms for processing large-scale data and optimizing performance and cost
  • Proficient in Python and/or TypeScript, and strong in SQL, following best practices for clean, efficient, and maintainable code throughout the full software development lifecycle
  • Ability to define SLAs, build observability into pipelines and services, and establish standards for alerting, documentation, and on-call reliability for data systems
  • Strong communication skills in writing, ability to mentor others, set technical and data standards, and collaborate with engineering, analytics, ML, and AI teams

Responsibilities

  • Architect and scale data systems: Lead the design and evolution of scalable, secure, and reliable data infrastructure and APIs that power user-facing product use cases
  • Define data architecture and standards: Drive collaboration with engineering and analytics teams to optimize storage, processing workflows, and database schemas; define data models and contracts for consistency, accessibility, and scalability
  • Drive standards, quality, and governance: Design reliable, observable data systems with strong testing and validation; establish best practices, golden paths, and CI/CD workflows for data quality, security, and continuous improvement
  • Performance tuning, maintenance, and optimization: Establish frameworks for continuous monitoring and optimization of data workflows, identify and resolve bottlenecks in data ingestion, transformation, and storage
  • Participate in and improve the on-call rotation for data systems

Skills

Data Systems
Distributed Systems
Cloud
APIs
CI/CD
Observability
Scalable Systems
Data Pipelines

Zapier

Automation platform for web application workflows

About Zapier

Zapier connects various web applications to help users automate their workflows and improve productivity. It allows users to create 'Zaps,' which are automated workflows that link different apps to carry out specific tasks without needing technical skills. This platform is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized businesses and individual professionals who want to save time on repetitive tasks. Unlike many competitors, Zapier offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for anyone to set up automations. The company operates on a subscription model, providing different pricing tiers based on the number of Zaps and tasks a user requires, with the goal of making automation accessible to a wider audience.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$1.3MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Work from anywhere
Competitive salary & bonus program
PTO
Health, dental, & vision coverage
Retirement plan with company match
Stock options
2 annual company retreats
Parental leave
Home office setup stipend
Professional development allowance

Risks

Open-source AI models like MiniMax-01 could challenge Zapier's market position.
Dependency on third-party services poses risks if integration policies change.
Competition from AI-driven automation tools may affect Zapier's market share.

Differentiation

Zapier empowers non-technical users to automate workflows without coding skills.
The platform offers a wide range of app integrations for seamless automation.
Zapier's subscription model provides scalable solutions for small to medium-sized businesses.

Upsides

Increased demand for no-code platforms boosts Zapier's growth potential.
Remote work trends make Zapier essential for distributed teams.
Expansion of integration ecosystem enhances Zapier's industry-specific automation solutions.

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