Data Engineer / Senior Data Engineer
ArcadiaSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, MediaIndustries
Requirements
- 1
- 2
- (Not explicitly stated in the provided text)
Responsibilities
- Design and implement core data models and pipelines that power analytics, ML, and product experiences
- Implement modern data lake orchestration patterns, including medallion architectures
- Architect and evolve a scalable, cost-efficient, and reliable lakehouse foundation using Databricks, Delta Lake, and Airflow
- Define best practices and technical standards that improve data quality, governance, and performance across teams
- Mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership, operational excellence, and continuous learning
- Shape the long-term team direction
- Own end-to-end solutions, from architecture and implementation to operations and optimization
- Collaborate across teams to turn complex business problems into robust data solutions
- Help the team evolve toward a fully governed lakehouse with fine-grained access controls and consistent lineage
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?
Scribd offers Scribd Flex, allowing employees in partnership with their manager to choose a daily work-style that suits their needs, balancing individual flexibility and community connections. Occasional in-person attendance is required for all employees regardless of location to build collaboration, culture, and connection.
What does GRIT mean at Scribd and what qualities are they looking for?
GRIT stands for setting and achieving Goals, achieving Results within job responsibilities, contributing Innovative ideas and solutions, and positively influencing the Team through collaboration and attitude. Scribd hires for the intersection of passion and perseverance towards long-term goals.
What technical skills or technologies are required for this Staff Data Engineer role?
The role involves driving the design of core data models and pipelines in Databricks/Delta Lake lakehouse, focusing on quality, reliability, and scalability.
What is the compensation or salary for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Staff Data Engineer position?
Strong candidates demonstrate GRIT by setting and achieving goals, delivering results, contributing innovative ideas, and positively influencing the team, while possessing hands-on expertise as a technical expert and strategic leader in data engineering.
Scribd
Digital library and e-book subscription service
About Scribd
Scribd is a digital library and e-book subscription service that provides users with access to a wide variety of reading materials, including e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and documents. Users pay a monthly subscription fee to enjoy unlimited access to this extensive library, which features bestsellers, classic literature, and academic papers. Scribd stands out from competitors like Amazon's Kindle Unlimited and Audible by offering a more diverse range of content types and a user-friendly interface that enhances the reading experience. Additionally, Scribd fosters community engagement through features like ScribdChat, allowing interaction between authors and readers, as well as curated reading lists that highlight relevant content. The company's goal is to serve a broad audience of readers, from casual readers to professionals, by providing a rich and varied digital content library.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$102.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - A robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program that includes company-wide training, equitable hiring best practices, Employee Resource Groups, and company-wide goals.
Scribd flex - We embrace flexibility as a key principle and will allow employees, in partnership with their manager, to choose the workstyle that best suits their individual needs and preferences.
Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability - We offer comprehensive healthcare plans and cover premiums for employees at 100%. PPO, HMO, and High Deductible Health Plans are available so you can choose whichever coverage supports your lifestyle best.
Matching 401(k) - Easily save for retirement with our 401(k) plan and take advantage of up to 3% company match with no waiting period.
Paid Time Off - A generous paid time off program that includes vacation time, personal days, sabbaticals, volunteer time, winter break, sick time, and more.
Paid parental leave - We provide paid time away from work for our new biological, adoptive, or foster parents.
Wellbeing - Resources, workshops & events to support your wellbeing journey: Mind, Body & Soul.
Curated Career Paths and Continuous Learning - The power to explore career paths & possibilities, and the tools to support your growth. From continuing education, degrees, or certifications, we support our employee’s career journeys.
Risks
Credit-based model may alienate users preferring unlimited access.
Spotify's competitive pricing could draw subscribers away from Scribd.
New CEO may disrupt Scribd's current business model and market position.
Differentiation
Scribd offers a diverse range of content types beyond just e-books.
The platform includes features like ScribdChat for author-reader interaction.
Scribd's user-friendly interface enhances the overall reading experience.
Upsides
Tony Grimminck's appointment as CEO suggests potential strategic expansions.
The credit-based model could attract users seeking flexible content access.
Growing audiobook demand presents a market opportunity for Scribd.
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