Staff Data Architect

Summary

Join Life360 as a Staff Data Engineer & Architect and play a crucial role in shaping our data infrastructure. You will design and implement enterprise-wide data architecture strategies, develop reusable frameworks, and architect scalable data warehouse solutions. Responsibilities include managing financial data, integrating AI/ML capabilities, and ensuring data security and governance. You will also mentor junior engineers and collaborate with various teams. The ideal candidate possesses 8+ years of experience in high-volume data infrastructure, including 3+ years in data architecture roles, and expertise in various technologies and tools. Life360 offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as an RRSP plan and flexible PTO.

Requirements

• Minimum 8+ years of experience working with high volume data infrastructure, including 3+ years in data architecture roles
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide data architectures and frameworks
• Strong experience with Databricks, AWS, dbt, ETL and Job orchestration tooling
• Extensive experience programming in one of the following languages: Python / Java
• Deep expertise in data modeling, optimizing SQL queries, and system performance tuning
• Proficiency with SQL, AWS, Databases, Apache Spark, Spark Streaming, EMR, and Kinesis/Kafka
• Experience implementing AI/ML solutions within data infrastructure
• Experience with data security, role-based access control, and PII management
• Experience working with freemium models, tiered subscriptions, Subscription Billing Systems (Apple, Google, Recurly, Chargebee), integrations with systems like NetSuite Financials
• Experience in modern development lifecycle including Agile methodology, CI/CD, automated deployments using Terraform, GitHub Actions etc
• Strong knowledge of the latest open source and data frameworks, modern data platform tech stacks and tools
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and lead technical discussions
• BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide data architecture strategies that align with business objectives and technical requirements
• Develop reusable frameworks and tools that accelerate development time for the entire data engineering team
• Architect scalable data warehouse solutions that support our growing data volumes while maintaining performance
• Create and maintain data modeling standards and best practices for the organization
• Design, implement, and manage scalable data processing platforms used for real-time analytics and exploratory data analysis
• Manage our financial data from ingestion through ETL to storage and batch processing
• Architect and develop systems and algorithms for distributed real-time analytics and data processing
• Lead the integration of AI and machine learning capabilities into our data infrastructure to accelerate initiatives and improve automation
• Design and implement comprehensive role-based access control systems for data assets
• Develop frameworks and processes for PII management and data privacy compliance
• Establish data governance policies and ensure their implementation across the organization
• Define Data Contracts and Catalog to create a “Data First” environment and normalization of data usage and terminology throughout the organization
• Work to establish policies and norms for data quality pipelines and procedures to ensure data lineage and trust
• Create and maintain documentation for data security protocols and access management
• Mentor junior engineers, imparting best practices and institutionalizing efficient processes
• Collaborate with finance and analytics teams while applying best practices
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and frameworks to improve our data architecture
• Lead technical discussions and architecture reviews with stakeholders across the organization

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans
• RRSP plan with DPSP company matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
• Flexible PTO, several company wide days off throughout the year
• Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products