Remote Senior Data Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Data Engineer to work on the Knowledge Representation Team at BenchSci, focusing on evolving the company's Knowledge Graph, integrating public life science data, improving internal tooling, and operationalizing production-grade data pipelines. The role offers growth opportunities, mentorship, and remote work.

Requirements

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar area
• 5+ years of experience as a professional data engineer in industry
• Expertise with Python coding and type system
• Expertise in writing SQL (GQL, PostgreSQL, and BigQuery are a plus)
• Experience with building both batch and streaming ETL pipelines using data processing engines
• Experience with cloud development (we use GCP and Terraform) including reference architectures and developing specialized stacks on cloud services
• A strong background in data modeling, data structures, and large-scale data manipulation/transformations
• Can-do proactive and assertive attitude
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with product managers, scientists, project managers, and engineers from other disciplines (e.g., machine learning)
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Experience executing as part of high-performance engineering teams using industry-standard software delivery practices
• Proficient with agile processes (sprint planning, estimation, retros, standups, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Evolve BenchSci’s Knowledge Graph
• Integrate public life science data into the biological ontology in our Knowledge Graph
• Improve internal tooling to allow data self-service
• Operationalize production-grade data pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally, you have worked in the scientific/biological domain with scientists on your team

Benefits

• An engaging remote-first culture
• A great compensation package that includes BenchSci equity options
• A robust vacation policy plus an additional vacation day every year
• Company closures for 14 more days throughout the year
• Flex time for sick days, personal days, and religious holidays
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Annual learning & development budget
• A one-time home office set-up budget to use upon joining BenchSci
• An annual lifestyle spending account allowance
• Generous parental leave benefits with a top-up plan or paid time off options
• The ability to save for your retirement coupled with a company match!