Harness
Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform
Mountain View, California, United States · Staff+
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$2,790 more — $182,790 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $182,790 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
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About the role
- Troubleshoot and debug data-related issues, and provide timely resolution.
- The data engineer will also be involved in optimizing data processes and supporting data analytics initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support data ingestion, processing, and storage.
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop solutions to meet business needs.
- Implement data quality checks and ensure data integrity and reliability throughout the data lifecycle.
- Provide support and guidance to junior members of the team.
- They will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements, implement solutions, and ensure data quality and reliability.
- Goldman Sachs leads investment in software delivery startup Harness at $5.5 billion valuation
- Harness has been named to the Inc. Power Partner list for software delivery success
Requirements
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
- Experience with big data technologies such as BigQuery, Spark, Kafka, DBT, SQLMesh etc.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
Skills
- Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices in data engineering and apply them to improve existing systems.
- Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational and NoSQL databases.
Compensation
- $180,000 - $220,000 USD
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques and frameworks.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Company info
- With a global team across 26 offices and 27 countries, Harness is shaping the future of AI software delivery - and we're looking for exceptional talent to help us move even faster.
- At Harness, we care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.
- We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Platform Engineer to join our team as the Technical Lead.
This listing is sourced directly from Harness's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.