Outschool is hiring a
Staff Data Engineer, Remote - United States, Canada

Summary

The job is for a Data Engineer at Outschool who will lead data modeling and system design, work with various teams, and focus on building a stable foundation for the company's growth. The role requires 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data infrastructure engineering, or similar roles, proficiency in SQL and at least one modern scripting language, and experience with data tools and systems in AWS.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience working professionally in data engineering, data infrastructure engineering, or similar roles
• 3+ years of experience in data modeling for both reporting (OLAP) and production (OLTP and application-level) purposes
• 3+ years of experience in the architecture of data systems
• Professional experience with data tools and systems (Redshift, dbt, and related technologies) in AWS
• Proficient in SQL and at least one modern scripting or programming language (e.g. Python, Java, Scala, TypeScript)
• Track record of initiating and steering projects across team boundaries through communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain key business and product data models for analytical, operational, and customer-facing purposes
• Build reliable, performant, and accurate data systems and tools to enable business processes and decision-making and add value for learners, parents, and educators
• Develop testing and monitoring tools to ensure data quality and validity
• Integrate heterogeneous systems, tools, and data sources into an effective and cohesive data platform
• Share your knowledge with peers and cross-functional partners through collaboration, mentorship, design and code review, and documentation

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, stock options, and investment plans that make saving for retirement easier
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage options for employees and their families
• PTO and family leave enable our team to take the time that we need to recharge, relax, and spend time with family and friends
• Online access to coaching and therapy sessions through our partner, ModernHealth
• Fully distributed team with remote culture through expensable meals, virtual events, expensable home office setup, and internet allowance
• Annual budgets to self-direct professional development as well as DEI learning
• Outschool matches employee donations to established charities and has committed to support Outschool.org ’s non-profit programs