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Senior Software Engineer, Data Trust

Seattle, WA

$139.40K - $183.80K/yr

Data Trust org leads the path for building platform services, and governance initiatives - from integrating diverse data sources into governance tools to evolving the foundational architecture that ...

Senior Software Engineer, Data Trust

Seattle, WA · On-site

$139.40K - $183.80K/yr

Data Trust org leads the path for building platform services, and governance initiatives - from integrating diverse data sources into governance tools to evolving the foundational architecture that ...

Integrations Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131.90K - $158.40K/yr

At Data Trust, we provide the best political data in the market through our premier national voter file, combined with expansive consumer data inventories and individualized analytical models. We are ...

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How much do data trust jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for data trust in the United States is $36.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $49.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data Trust professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Trust professional, you need expertise in data governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management, often supported by a background in data privacy or legal studies. Familiarity with frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, ISO standards, and tools like data mapping software or compliance management systems is typical. Strong analytical thinking, ethical judgment, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for building trust and ensuring data integrity. These skills are essential for protecting sensitive information, maintaining compliance, and fostering stakeholder confidence in responsible data use.

What types of cross-functional collaboration can I expect in a Data Trust role?

In a Data Trust role, you’ll regularly collaborate with data engineers, legal teams, compliance officers, and business stakeholders to ensure that data is collected, processed, and shared ethically and in compliance with privacy regulations. You may participate in data governance meetings, advise on best practices, and help develop policies for secure data handling. This collaborative environment not only strengthens organizational data practices but also provides opportunities to deepen your expertise in both technical and regulatory aspects of data management.

What is a Data Trust?

A Data Trust is a legal structure or organization that manages data on behalf of a group of individuals or entities, ensuring that their data is used ethically, securely, and in accordance with specified purposes. Data Trusts act as stewards, making decisions about data access, sharing, and usage while protecting the interests and privacy of data contributors. This approach aims to build trust and accountability in data management, often involving independent oversight and transparent governance.
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Infographic showing various Data Trust job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 66% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 27% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,799 per year, or $36.9 per hour.
Senior Software Engineer, Data Trust

Senior Software Engineer, Data Trust

SoFi

Seattle, WA

$139.40K - $183.80K/yr

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Posted 21 days ago


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The Role

Join us in revolutionizing the financial landscape. SoFi is seeking enthusiastic Senior Software Engineers who are ready to lead the development of key advancement to the next generation of our financial services platform.

Data Trust org leads the path for building platform services, and governance initiatives - from integrating diverse data sources into governance tools to evolving the foundational architecture that supports SoFi's long-term growth

Data Trust's charter includes

  • Development and management of the Unified Data Catalog and Discovery Tools
  • Ownership and other metadata associated with the Catalog
  • Lineage and retention policies
  • Data Quality Strategy and Standardization (Tiered Ownership, SLOs)
  • Enforce regulatory compliance and privacy across data
  • Data Governance enforcement and tooling (Data Contracts, RBAC mechanisms).
  • Building self-service tools for Data Owners and Data Engineers.

What You'll Do

As an emerging leader within our team, you will focus on building out the backend services for our next-generation metadata architecture. This role involves full product lifecycle engagement, from initial concept to deployment.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Implementing new capabilities, ensuring code quality, and delivering highly-available, scalable services.
  • Success requires close technical collaboration with Product, Marketing, Operations, Business, Legal, and Compliance teams. You will be responsible for translating business requirements from these stakeholders into effective technical solutions that provide outstanding value to our members.
  • Leading the technical evolution of one or more key platform subsystems.
  • Expertly leverage existing solution patterns and understand when to differentiate resulting in well-structured, maintainable code.
  • Ability to understand data models, APIs, scaling concerns, and failure modes in order to make effective trade-offs between maintainability and performance.
  • Creating stability by writing meaningful tests, considering observability, and leveraging your ability to debug complex issues across multiple system layers.
  • The ability to create clear design and operational documentation.
  • Contributes to code reviews, is a role model for more junior engineers, and contributes to team efficiency, beyond personal output.

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or Software Engineering
  • 3+ years as a professional, full-time Software Engineer, or similar relevant work experience.
  • Proficient coding in Java, Kotlin, Python or other similar object-oriented programming language.
  • Proficient working with GIT and related CI/CD systems.
  • Experience with public cloud compute, storage, and infrastructure.
  • Experience with any data warehousing solution like Snowflake and IAC tools to provision platform infrastructure.
  • Experience with Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and Spring Boot or similar frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of relational and document database fundamentals.
  • Deep understanding of fundamental distributed systems concepts.

Nice To Have

  • Full-Stack experience in both back-end (Kafka, Redis, Docker) and front-end (JavaScript, TypeScript, React).
  • Experience with microservices design principles and architecture.
  • Experience with workflow orchestration technology (AWS step function, Airflow, Temporal).
  • Experience working with Data Platforms

We're driven to push boundaries and deliver exceptional products to help our members achieve financial stability. If you have the passion and a commitment to customer success, we want to hear from you.