Data Engineer
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join Team Snap Inc! As a member of the People Tech team, you will lead and build the People Team Data infrastructure. Working from our Santa Monica, CA headquarters, you’ll collaborate with the HR Technology and IT Teams to build robust systems and processes to help drive our business forward!
What you’ll do:
Work closely with IT, HRIS, & People Analytics to influence the build the HR data infrastructure
Collaboration cross-functionally with other engineers and product managers to develop the best data practices in line with things we value.
Grow the technical expertise of the People Tech Team
Help cultivate agile methodologies and foster a culture of balanced tech health
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of data is maintained in the data layer
Actively participate in Data Governance efforts.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Experience cultivating a strong engineering culture in an agile environment
Proven engineering background with previous experience developing large scale systems for data engineering, including processing, storage, quality and management
In-depth knowledge of agile software processes, data-driven development, reliability, and responsible experimentation
Proven track record of collaborating with other teams on relevant topics such as data science, and software systems design
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or related field, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
5+ years working as a Software Engineering or in relevant field
5+ years experience in SQL or similar languages.
5+ years development experience in at least one object-oriented language (Python, Perl, Java, etc.)
2+ years of technical people management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands on experience with Google BigQuery
Experience in version control systems such as Git
Data architecture experience
Experience in ETL / Data application development
Experience working with a MapReduce or an MPP system
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].