Staff Data Engineer

About SimpliSafe

SimpliSafe is a leading innovator in the home security industry, dedicated to making every home a safe home. With a mission to provide accessible and comprehensive security solutions, we design and build user-centric products that empower individuals and families to protect what matters most.

We believe in a collaborative and agile environment where learning and growth are continuous. Our teams are composed of talented individuals who are passionate about technology, security, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

We’re embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday and Wednesday, to work together in person, and teams can choose where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done.

About the Role

As a Staff Data Engineer on our Core Engineering Data Team, you will drive the design and implementation of an integrated system of data flows from the products and applications to shared analytical platforms and downstream ML, Engineering, and Product applications. If you have a passion for data, automation, cloud technology, and delivering high-impact solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of data pipeline solutions leveraging centralized data platform infrastructure
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to architect scalable solutions to Product and Engineering data workflows
• Partner closely with producers of data across Simplisafe to develop understanding of data creation and meaning
• Identify areas for improvement and contribute to centralized data platform
• Build data pipelines for Core Engineering data
• Manage data pipeline, orchestration, storage, and analytics infrastructure for Product and Engineering
• Monitor performance and reliability of data pipelines, implementing solutions for scalability and efficiency
• Design database schemas and optimize table structures to support query and usage patterns across Product and Engineering
• Support data discovery, catalog, and analytics tooling
• Implement and maintain data security measures and ensure compliance with data governance policies
• Design and implement testing strategies and frameworks to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of data pipelines.
• Advocate for best practices in data engineering
• Play a key role in the formation of our new team, contributing to the developing team norms, practices, and charter for new team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field or equivalent practical experience
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, or a related field, with at least 3 years focused on data operations or data infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of AWS or other public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP)
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT, schema design, and datalake technologies
• Hands-on experience with data orchestration tools like Dagster, Airflow, Prefect
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Cloud Formation)
• Familiarity with various data and table formats (JSON, Avro, Parquet, Iceberg)
• Skill in developing organized systems in highly unstructured settings
• Strong SQL knowledge and experience optimizing for relational databases
• Strong knowledge of Python for use in data transformation
• Love of data and passion for building reliable data products

Nice to Have

• Experience using and managing data analytics, data quality, and data catalog tools
• Familiarity with data streaming platforms like Kafka, Kinesis, or Spark
• Experience with cost optimization strategies for cloud-based data infrastructure

What Values You’ll Share

• Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
• Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego - Maintaining a “no job too small” attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
• One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
• Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.

What We Offer

• A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive  
• A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
• Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home. 
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@simplisafe.com.