Senior Data Engineer
About the role
The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort, and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive-in, drive-out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn't coming; it's here, and we need builders, innovators, and problem solvers to help us create it.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop end-to-end data pipelines and foundational data sets
- Design and own data architecture for large-scale projects while managing operational trade-offs
- Build and optimize sophisticated data pipelines, models, and visualizations across multiple domains
- Define and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for all owned data sets
- Implement data security models, ensure privacy compliance, and evolve data governance processes
- Solve complex integration challenges using optimal ETL/ELT patterns for structured and unstructured data
- Maintain production processes by optimizing complex code using advanced algorithmic concepts
- Streamline data artifact development by optimizing pipelines, dashboards, and frameworks
- Mentor team members through actionable feedback to foster collective skill growth
- Maintain flexibility with availability during evening hours
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering, database engineering, business intelligence, data warehousing, and ETL tools, working with large data sets in the cloud
- 5+ years of experience with Python, and experience building scalable Big Data solutions and ETL ecosystems
- Proficiency in SQL, ETL/ELT, and data modeling, with extensive experience in Snowflake and dbt
- Holds a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a relevant technical field (optional)
- Familiarity with integration tools like Airflow and Automic, along with a working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with cloud computing services, preferably AWS, including hands-on experience with services like Glue, Airflow (MWAA), DMS, EKS, and SNS
- Experience leveraging AI tools to transform static workflows into responsive, high-output processes (optional)
Qualifications
- Deep understanding of the modern IaC ecosystem to drive automated infrastructure deployments
- Experience with Spark and PySpark (optional)
Skills
- Technical expertise and analytical acumen
- Collaboration and communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
Benefits
Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection.
Pay
The anticipated base salary for this position is $160,000.00 USD to $220,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment.
Schedule
Metropolis values in-person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office-first model, which requires employees to be on-site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection.