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Remote Startup Data Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Data Engineering Manager

Pasadena, CA · On-site +1

$172K - $206K/yr

Founded in 2006, Spokeo has built a dedicated, remote-first team with an average tenure of 6.9 ... About this Opportunity Spokeo is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to help build a ...

Data Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$123K - $148K/yr

This role offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for both in-office and remote ... Engineering, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience 5+ years of ...

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineering Lead/Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining ...

Senior Software Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$144K - $190K/yr

Experience with fintech, data engineering, accounting systems, machine learning and/or 2-sided ... Located and able to work in SF Bay Area (with remote opportunities) Job Responsibilities Overall:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Engineering Lead/Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining ...

Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$160K - $200K/yr

Company Description Federato Technologies is a Series A startup based in San Fransisco, CA looking ... This is a remote position, but we do have an office in San Fransisco. You will be the first data ...

Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$160K - $200K/yr

Company Description Federato Technologies is a Series A startup based in San Fransisco, CA looking ... This is a remote position, but we do have an office in San Fransisco. You will be the first data ...

Data Migration Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site +1

$128K - $154K/yr

The company is fully remote across the US and Canada and operates with a transparent salary ... As a Data Migration Engineer on the client's migration delivery team, the role will own customer ...

We help pharma innovators leverage our unprecedented data insights, to better execute their ... We work with a diverse set of customers, from large pharma to startup biotech, helping them with ...

... data between labs and state databases, easing the reporting process. JOB TITLE: QA Engineer JOB ... Nice-to-Have Qualification: ● You've demonstrated your ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup ...

Senior Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

$122K - $168K/yr

The ideal candidate will have startup experience or be comfortable working at an early stage ... It must also solve other data oriented problems such as sampling and risk estimation. These ...

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What is the difference between Remote Startup Data Engineer vs Remote Startup Data Analyst?

AspectRemote Startup Data EngineerRemote Startup Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, Data Engineering certificationsBachelor's in Statistics, Data Analysis certifications
Work EnvironmentBuilding data pipelines, infrastructureInterpreting data, creating reports
Employer & Industry UsageTech startups, SaaS companiesMarketing agencies, e-commerce startups
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for technical depth and infrastructure focusCompared for data interpretation and business insights

The main difference between a Remote Startup Data Engineer and a Remote Startup Data Analyst lies in their focus areas. Data Engineers build and maintain data infrastructure, while Data Analysts interpret data to inform business decisions. Both roles are essential in startups but require different skill sets and responsibilities.

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Data Engineering Manager

Pasadena, CA • On-site, Remote

Spokeo
Software Development • 51 - 200 employees

$172K - $206K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

About Spokeo:
Spokeo is a people intelligence platform that helps over 18 million monthly visitors reconnect with friends, reunite with families, and build trust in new relationships. Thousands of companies also trust Spokeo's 60 billion public records to improve customer research, help verify information, and prevent fraud.
Founded in 2006, Spokeo has built a dedicated, remote-first team with an average tenure of 6.9 years. It has earned recognition from Comparably as a Best Company for Compensation, Employee Happiness, Perks and Benefits, Support for Women, Work-Life Balance, and CEO Leadership.
About this Opportunity
Spokeo is seeking a Data Engineering Manager to help build a state-of-the-art analytics platform. As a Data Engineering Manager, you will report directly to our Director of Data Engineering and lead a cross-functional team of data engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutions that meet our data, reporting, and analytics needs. You will provide leadership and technical skills to champion and implement data governance, data integrity, data engineering standards, data integration, and QA best practices. You will partner closely with our Product Owners to understand requirements, provide technical guidance to the team, and ensure the timely delivery of quality solutions.
What you'll do:
  • Lead and manage data engineers to build data solutions for our business intelligence needs
  • Lead a cross-functional team in building a state-of-the-art data analytics platform
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, product managers, and executives to understand and fulfill our data needs
  • Lead database development, data pipeline, integration, ETL, modeling, and data architecture using AWS technologies
  • Define and manage SLA's for all data sets and reporting processes
  • Develop software engineering best practices, guidelines, procedures, and repeatable and scalable frameworks
  • Document, automate, and enforce data quality, data integrity, and QA best practices

What you've done:
  • 7+ years of experience in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing
  • 5+ years of experience with cloud solutions (AWS, Azure)
  • 5+ years of experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, MapReduce, Hive, Kafka)
  • 5+ years of experience with data pipelines orchestration tools like Airflow.
  • 2+ years of experience managing data engineering teams, providing technical guidance, and mentoring data engineers.
  • Expertise in data lakes, warehouses, modeling, ETL, and big data platforms.
  • Familiarity with MLOps to help design, automate, and streamline the entire lifecycle of ML models.
  • Expertise in RDBMS, SQL, query optimization, and security
  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management, or a related field
  • Attention to detail, excellent problem-solving ability, and strong communication skills

Working at Spokeo
Our mission is to advance transparency, and to achieve that goal, we rally around six core values: listening with empathy, understanding the why, clarifying with data, innovating to learn, collaborating to achieve, and insisting on quality.
As a remote-first company, we are able to hire team members residing in the following US states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, KY, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NV, NC, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA, WA, or WY.
In addition to a highly competitive base salary, our generous benefits include:
  • annual bonus program
  • stock options
  • 401K matching
  • 100% medical/dental/vision coverage
  • unlimited PTO
  • mental health resources
  • paid home office equipment
  • fitness reimbursements
  • support paying for courses
  • and more

Hiring at Spokeo
We extend written offers to candidates who successfully complete their selection process. Offers will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, marketplace competition, job leveling, experience, and skills.
Privacy Notice for Candidates: https://www.spokeo.com/recruiting-policy
Spokeo is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Spokeo fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best products, and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: Spokeo is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate or their resume or profile to a Spokeo employee without 1) a current, fully executed agreement on file, and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Our Hiring Process
Spokeo may use artificial intelligence-enabled tools to support portions of the recruiting process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize, review, and summarize application materials, candidate experience, and interview information. They may also identify potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials for further human review.
AI-enabled tools assist our recruiting team but do not replace human judgment. Employment decisions are made by people based on a candidate's qualifications and the role's requirements.
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Department Data Role Data Engineering Manager Locations Remote, United States Remote status Fully Remote Yearly salary $172,800 - $206,100