Data Engineer
Mission LaneSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Staff Data Engineer, Experimentation Platform at Credit Karma
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field
- 10+ years in software engineering, with a focus on data engineering
Responsibilities
- Define Technical Strategy: Provide the roadmap and architecture for the experimentation platform’s analytics infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business objectives and adherence to industry best practices
- Develop Near Real-Time Platform: Lead critical initiatives to build our next-generation near real-time ecosystem, leveraging Scala, Pub/Sub, Akka, and Dataflow on Google Cloud
- Build Scalable Pipelines: Architect and maintain large-scale batch data pipelines using Google Dataflow, BigQuery, and Airflow/Cloud Composer to handle high-volume, batch data processing
- Optimize Data Infrastructure: Drive efficiency and performance improvements across experimentation pipelines, frameworks, and query layers. Evaluate trade-offs in system design, balancing speed, scalability, cost, and accuracy
- Stay Current with Industry Trends: Research, evaluate, and integrate the latest advancements in experimentation methods, data analysis techniques, and cloud-based technologies to continually improve the platform
- Mentor and Guide: Provide technical leadership and support to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
- Collaborate on Experiment Analysis: Partner with marketers, analysts, and data scientists to build infrastructure that supports thousands of metrics and various statistical methods (e.g., t-tests, sequential testing, Bayesian analysis)
Skills
Data Architecture
Data Engineering
Data Pipelines
Data Modeling
Data Governance
Distributed Systems
Software Engineering
Experimentation Platform
Metrics Engineering
Statistical Methodologies
Credit Karma
Provides free credit scores and financial tools
About Credit Karma
Credit Karma provides financial tools and resources to help individuals improve their financial health. The platform offers free access to credit scores, credit monitoring, and personalized recommendations for credit cards and loans, including options for cars, homes, and personal financing. Users can track their credit progress and receive alerts about changes to their credit reports. Unlike many competitors, Credit Karma operates on a freemium model, allowing users to access a wide range of services at no cost while earning revenue through partnerships with financial institutions. The company's goal is to empower its members to achieve their financial goals by providing helpful resources and fostering a sense of ownership and progress in their financial journeys.
Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$358MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Fintech, Cybersecurity, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Commuter Benefits
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Education Perks
Risks
Increased competition from Walmart-backed FinTech One could challenge Credit Karma's market share.
Integration challenges from Zendrive acquisition may distract from Credit Karma's core objectives.
Intuit's AI advancements could overshadow Credit Karma's financial tools and services.
Differentiation
Credit Karma pioneered free credit scores, setting it apart in personal finance.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of free financial tools and recommendations.
Credit Karma's freemium model generates revenue through partnerships with financial institutions.
Upsides
Credit Karma's acquisition of Zendrive enhances its mobility risk intelligence offerings.
AI-driven financial assistants could inspire Credit Karma to develop personalized financial tools.
Growing digital solutions adoption by SMBs presents expansion opportunities for Credit Karma.
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