Staff Data Engineer at Peerspace

United States

Peerspace Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
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

GCP
BigQuery
DBT
Segment
ETL
ELT
data modeling
event streaming

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

Benefits

Health Insurance
Professional Development Budget
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Home Office Stipend
Phone/Internet Stipend
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company Equity
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from local and international space rental platforms.
New CEO Kevin Yuann may lead to strategic shifts misaligned with market trends.
Economic downturns in key markets could reduce spending on events, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

Peerspace offers a diverse range of unique and unconventional event spaces.
The platform connects hosts and renters in a peer-to-peer marketplace model.
Peerspace's global presence includes major cities like Los Angeles, New York, and London.

Upsides

Partnership with Booking.com enhances event planning with travel discounts for attendees.
Growing demand for hybrid event spaces aligns with Peerspace's offerings.
Expansion of the gig economy increases demand for flexible workspaces Peerspace provides.

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