Slickdeals

Slickdeals

Staff Software Engineer, Data

San Mateo, CA · Staff+

No sponsorship$195k-$260kDetected 15 days ago
PythonCode ReviewSQLDatabricksAWSCI/CDKafkaMachine LearningAirflowdbtData EngineeringData VisualizationStatisticsA/B TestingTest AutomationCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • About Slickdeals: We believe shopping should feel like winning.
  • That's why 10 million people come to Slickdeals to swap tips, upvote the best finds, and share the thrill of a great deal.
  • We're profitable, passionate, and in the middle of an exciting evolution-transforming from the internet's most trusted deal forum into the go-to daily shopping destination.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, evolve, and maintain core ETL/ELT pipelines using dbt, Airflow, and Databricks.
  • Design and optimize semantic models in AtScale to support BI tools like Tableau.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with Analytics, Product, and Engineering to deliver reliable, timely data.
  • Own observability, performance, and reliability of data workflows across environments.
  • Drive cost optimization and platform hygiene across data storage, compute, and tooling.
  • Uphold engineering rigor through SDLC best practices, including version control, peer reviews, and reproducible builds.
  • Facilitate code reviews, lead architecture discussions, championing engineering excellence, and contribute to overall technical strategy.
  • ​​Slickdeals is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in Big Data platforms/systems to lead and evolve our data engineering ecosystem.
  • You'll inherit a mature platform built over 3+ years, spanning Databricks, dbt, Airflow, AWS, Tableau, and AtScale, and drive its next phase of growth.
  • As a technical leader, you'll shape architecture, mentor engineers, and ensure our data infrastructure supports analytics, experimentation, and business enablement at scale.

Requirements

  • BS/BA/BE degree in a quantitative area such as mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in building large scale data solutions.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and dbt.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks, Airflow, and AWS infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of semantic modeling.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code workflows.
  • Experience with data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
  • Experience building dashboards and supporting BI teams using Tableau.
  • Deep understanding of SDLC principles and how they apply to data engineering.
  • Excellent communication and written documentation skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Strategic mindset with a bias for action, always curious and a continuous learner.

Nice to have

  • Experience with cost monitoring tools or FinOps practices.
  • Familiarity with vendor integrations and API-based data sharing.
  • Exposure to AtScale, Tableau, or other modern data platforms.
  • Passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing with others.
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.
  • The expected base pay for this role is between $195,000 - $260,000.
  • 401K matching above the industry standard

Compensation

  • Slickdeals Compensation, Benefits, Perks:

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and annual bonus
  • Competitive paid time off in addition to holiday time off
  • A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs
  • Professional Development Reimbursement Program
  • Lead documentation efforts, promote reproducibility, and support onboarding for long-term team health.
  • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
  • This role goes beyond pipeline maintenance; it's about architecting scalable, resilient platforms that power analytics, experimentation, and machine learning across the business.

Company info

  • What We're Looking For:
  • We may access publicly available information as part of your application.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship or transfer.
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