We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to build our Data Engineering function. You will collaborate with the data scientist and engineers to design, build, and scale high-leverage data models, foundational datasets and scalable infrastructure that enables analytics, modeling, and experimentation. Your responsibilities includes:
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Establish and drive a vision for data architecture, data models and data quality.
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Build and optimize high-quality ergonomic foundational datasets and the relevant data pipelines
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Establish data quality management processes at scale
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Improve our data infrastructure to meet business needs and balance between agility, reliability, and scalability
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Build analytical dashboards
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Mentor junior data engineers
Qualifications
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5+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering, incl. building complex, scalable cloud-based systems, robust data models and data pipelines
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A self-starter with a bias for action and excellent communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical concepts in easy-to-understand ways
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Experience as a tech lead who can own and drive products and work with key business stakeholders, while mentoring and growing junior team members.
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Expert knowledge of SQL, and popular data engineering tools such as snowflake, dbt, etc
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Experience setting up or optimizing data orchestration tools, like Airflow.
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Experience working with DS team
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A humble collaborative can-do attitude and natural curiosity
Why Kikoff:
This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We are backed by some of Silicon Valley’s top VCs, including GGV capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Female Founders Fund, and others. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.
🏥 Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!
📈 Stock Options
🏝 Flexible vacation policy to help you recharge
💰US salary range for this full-time position consists of base + equity + benefits
Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
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Compensation Range: $212K - $469K
What We Do
Kikoff is a personal finance platform that offers the simplest credit-building solution out there: $0 fees, 0% interest, and no credit pull.
Your credit score is the foundation of your financial health – yet most people don’t have the credit score they deserve. That’s why Kikoff built the most accessible and affordable credit-building solution – it’s also the fastest growing and the top-rated credit building mobile app. Kikoff works whether you’re new to credit or looking for an extra boost.
Building credit is just the start; Kikoff is building a personal finance platform designed to help consumers achieve financial wellness. Driven by the co-founders’ and team’s personal experiences, Kikoff’s mission is to provide refreshingly fair, effective, and simple pathways to meet your financial goals.
Kikoff is a Series B company and has raised over $42 million in total funding. Investors include Portage Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, GGV, Coatue, Core Innovation Capital, and basketball star Stephen Curry. Kikoff was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are in a hybrid schedule of 3 days a week onsite.
