Senior Data Engineer

Zefr
US
RemoteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior data engineers with expertise in Snowflake, dbt, and Airflow who thrive in AI-powered content classification environments.

Best fit for

  • Seasoned data engineers with 8+ years in pipeline and workflow design.
    — “8+ years of experience in software engineering, data analysis, and/or data engineering
  • Candidates with strong Python skills and systems engineering knowledge.
    — “Strong experience with Python
  • Professionals comfortable with AI-assisted data visualization tool development.
    — “Work on our roadmap for AI-assisted data visualisation and analysis tools

Things to consider

  • Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering.
    — “Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (BEng/MEng)

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific projects where you built workflows with dbt and SQL.
    — “Expert in building workflows using dbt and SQL.
  • Demonstrate experience with product lifecycle management in data systems.
    — “Knowledge of systems engineering principles and product lifecycle management
  • Showcase collaboration examples in complex data engineering teams.
    — “Strong communication and collaboration skills
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • successful data transformation pipelines
  • complex workflow design
Typical background
software engineeringdata engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

SnowflakedbtApache AirflowPythonSQL

Preferred

Ai-assisted Data Visualization

Stack & domain

PythonSQLdbtApache AirflowCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

As a Senior Data Engineer at Zefr, you'll be at the forefront of developing and maintaining sophisticated data pipelines and workflows, working alongside a team of experienced engineers to enhance AI-assisted data visualization tools, making you a perfect fit if you're passionate about data and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges.

Original posting from Zefr via Ashby

WHAT WE DO:

Zefr is the leader in AI-powered content classifications for brands and advertisers. Zefr’s platform is purpose built for multi-modal content understanding on open platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Meta and Snap, with pre-bid activation and verification solutions. Our products safeguard media and AI investments, while maximizing performance and efficacy on those channels.

Headquartered in Los Angeles with global offices across New York, Chicago, London, Toronto, Singapore, and more, Zefr is redefining what trust and transparency means for social media in the age of AI.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

We are looking for a passionate data engineer to collaborate and grow alongside our experienced data engineering team. The team is responsible for a broad range of systems and technologies:

  • Design, build, and operate data transformation pipelines in Snowflake and dbt
  • Design, build, and operate complex workflows using Apache Airflow and Python
  • Work on our roadmap for AI-assisted data visualisation and analysis tools

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline (BEng/MEng)
  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data analysis, and/or data engineering
  • Expert in building workflows using dbt and SQL.
  • Strong experience with Python
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles and product lifecycle management
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

BENEFITS (FOR US BASED EMPLOYEES):

  • Flexible PTO
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Professional development opportunities
  • 13 paid holidays off
  • Summer Fridays (we leave early)
  • In-office, hybrid, and fully-remote work options available
  • In-office lunches and lots of free food
  • Optional in-person and virtual events (we like to celebrate!)

COMPENSATION (FOR US BASED EMPLOYEES):

The anticipated salary for this position is between $160,000 and $180,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. If your compensation expectations fall outside of this range, it may still be worth having a conversation.

Zefr is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives because we know this only makes us better. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, persons with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.

Source: Zefr careers (Ashby)

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