Staff Software Engineer, Data
Flex- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience building and maintaining data infrastructure at scale, demonstrating fluency in modern data tools and cloud-native ecosystems such as dbt, Airflow, Snowflake/BigQuery, Kafka, and Spark. Experience designing dimensional data models and optimizing warehouse performance is also required, along with a proven ability to partner closely with analytics, product, or machine learning teams to deliver clean, reliable, and well-documented data.
The Staff Data Engineer will play a key role in shaping the vision, architecture, and implementation of Kindred’s end-to-end data infrastructure, partnering with engineering, product, and business leaders to understand data needs and influence the long-term data architecture. They will build scalable and reliable data pipelines to support analytics, operations, and product experiences, design and implement efficient batch and real-time data flows, collaborate with software engineers to instrument key events, develop well-modeled data layers, implement quality checks and monitoring, continuously optimize pipelines, and contribute to incident response and data uptime while mentoring others and setting foundational practices.
Members-only home swapping network for travelers
Kindred operates in the home swapping market, providing a platform for homeowners and renters to exchange their residences for a set period. This service is designed for travelers who want to save on accommodation costs while enjoying local experiences in new destinations. Users can join a members-only network by paying a subscription fee, which gives them access to a curated list of homes available for swapping. This model not only generates a steady revenue stream but also fosters trust and exclusivity among members. Kindred enhances the user experience by offering guides and resources for first-time hosts, ensuring a smooth home swapping process. Additionally, the company provides host protection and damage coverage, making both parties feel secure during the exchange. Kindred's goal is to create a cost-effective and community-driven alternative to traditional travel accommodations, appealing to remote workers, families, and travel enthusiasts.