Description
We are seeking a Staff level Engineer to lead the design and development of a next-generation Data Platform at Vercel. This is a unique opportunity to architect a foundational system that will power data across our products and business, supporting everything from real-time analytics to AI/ML initiatives.
Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Data Engineering, you will define the technical vision for our data ecosystem, work across the organization to align engineering strategy with product goals, and build scalable, reliable systems using modern technologies like Kafka, ClickHouse, Tinybird, and Snowflake.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and implementing a next-generation data platform that supports diverse requirements, including batch and real-time integrations, advanced analytics, and multiple data types.
- Working with engineering, product, and senior leadership teams across Vercel to architect solutions that address business needs.
- Defining and maintaining guidelines for data ingestion, creation, enrichment, and storage.
- Developing end-to-end solutions across the tech stack and providing mentorship and direction to the team.
- Partnering with Security, Compliance, and Legal teams to ensure adherence to data protection standards.
- Driving architectural decisions and roadmap planning to ensure efficiency, scalability, and high performance.
- Collaborating with data scientists and machine learning teams to evolve infrastructure that supports advanced analytics and AI initiatives.
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles, with at least 5 years at the Principal Engineer level.
- Proven track record designing and operating large-scale data infrastructures at high scale in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and associated big data services.
- Strong background in data governance and security.
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
- A leadership mindset, with demonstrated ability to mentor teams and drive consensus.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity.
- Inclusive Healthcare Package.
- Flexible Time Off.
- WFH budget for outfitting your space as needed.
- The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $232,000 - $348,000.