Staff Data Engineer at Peerspace

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

8-12+ years in data engineering or software engineering, with significant experience in technical leadership and architectural design for data-intensive systems
Authoritative expertise in designing and scaling large-scale data platforms on the cloud (GCP/BigQuery preferred)
Mastery of data modeling and transformation frameworks (e.g., DBT), with a focus on creating systems that are broadly usable and maintainable by many teams
Deep architectural knowledge of data collection, event streaming (e.g., Segment), and ETL/ELT patterns at scale
Experience evaluating, selecting, and integrating new data technologies to solve major business and technical challenges
Demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions across multiple teams, build consensus, and lead large-scale initiatives without direct authority
A natural ability to partner with senior leaders in Product, Engineering, and Analytics to translate business needs into a long-term technical strategy
A portfolio of work that demonstrates ability to solve ambiguous, complex problems that enable entire teams or product areas, with a reputation for improving engineering velocity and quality
Strategic mindset to think beyond immediate requirements to build foundational systems that support the company's long-term goals and future data products

Responsibilities

Architecting and evolving core data infrastructure (BigQuery, DBT, Segment) to ensure it is robust, scalable, and serves as a reliable foundation for all data consumers
Defining and evangelizing data engineering best practices, patterns, and tooling for use across the entire Peerspace engineering organization
Partnering with other engineering teams to design and implement services that produce clean, well-structured, and reliable data from the source
Tackling the most complex technical challenges within the data ecosystem, such as platform performance bottlenecks, data governance frameworks, or cost optimization strategies

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GCPBigQueryDBTSegmentETLELTdata modelingevent streaming

Questions & Answers

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What is the salary for the Staff Data Engineer position?

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Is this a remote position, or is there a required location?

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What technical skills are required for this role?

Required skills include authoritative expertise in designing and scaling large-scale data platforms on the cloud (GCP/BigQuery preferred), mastery of data modeling and transformation frameworks like DBT, deep knowledge of data collection, event streaming (e.g., Segment), and ETL/ELT patterns at scale, and experience evaluating and integrating new data technologies.

What kind of company culture or work environment can I expect at Peerspace?

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What experience makes a strong candidate for this Staff Data Engineer role?

Strong candidates have 8-12+ years in data engineering or software engineering with significant technical leadership, demonstrated ability to drive technical decisions across teams, build consensus, collaborate with senior leaders, and a portfolio showing impact on ambiguous problems and engineering velocity.

Peerspace

Online platform for renting event spaces

About Peerspace

Peerspace provides a platform for individuals and businesses to book unique spaces for various events and activities. It connects clients, such as photographers, event planners, and individuals, with space owners who list their properties for rent. Users can find a wide variety of venues, from studios to unconventional rooms, in major cities worldwide like Los Angeles, New York, and London. The platform operates on a peer-to-peer marketplace model, where Peerspace earns revenue by charging a service fee on each booking. This model allows hosts to earn extra income while offering renters access to inspiring spaces for their events. Peerspace's goal is to democratize access to unique venues, making it easier for people to find the perfect location for their specific needs.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$43.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Real Estate, EntertainmentIndustries

51-200Employees