Staff Engineer - Data

What We’ll Need

The Staff Engineer – Data is responsible for the architecture, integrity, and scalability of the data ecosystem that powers a high-volume, consumer-facing digital platform supporting billions in annual transaction volume. This role owns the design and operation of data systems spanning transactional databases, real-time data streams, and analytical platforms. This engineer leads the evolution of a cloud-native data architecture on AWS, including relational data stores (Aurora PostgreSQL), in-memory systems (Redis), streaming/event-driven pipelines, and downstream analytics platforms such as Snowflake and behavioral/observability tools.

• Own the architecture and evolution of the data platform across transactional, streaming, and analytical systems
• Design and operate scalable data systems on AWS, including Aurora PostgreSQL, Redis, and event-driven pipelines
• Build and optimize data flows between operational systems and analytics platforms (e.g., Snowflake, observability and product analytics tools)
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and availability across distributed systems
• Design for high-throughput, low-latency data processing supporting real-time and near-real-time use cases
• Establish data modeling standards, governance practices, and access patterns across the organization
• Drive improvements in data observability, monitoring, and incident response
• Partner with DevOps, product, and business teams to translate data needs into scalable technical solutions
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, scaling challenges, and data quality issues
• Mentor engineers and elevate data engineering practices across the organization

What You’ll Need

You recognize that the real work happens in the restaurants, and everything we do should support their success. You stay humble, roll up your sleeves, and always look for ways to help. You learn from others and contribute wherever you can. You care deeply about doing great work and driving results. You’re curious, ask questions, and seek out opportunities to improve. You don’t just point out problems—you bring solutions, ideas, and perspectives that move the team forward. You take full responsibility for your work and see things through to completion. You aren’t afraid to fail because you know that failure is a part of learning and growth. You take action, move fast, and keep pushing forward. You lead with empathy, respect, and emotional intelligence. You collaborate effectively, fostering a culture of trust and constructive feedback. You understand the importance of teamwork and ensure that your actions build others up rather than break them down. You push yourself and others to be better. You embrace healthy conflict, knowing that great ideas and strong teams emerge from honest, constructive conversations. You believe that leaders create leaders and are committed to fostering a culture of growth, challenge, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• FLAVOR PERKS: Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
• One paid volunteer day of your choice
• Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
• Team member stock purchase plan
• Health savings or flexible spending account options
• 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
• Pet insurance
• Education Assistance
• Wellness reimbursement program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Fun Is The Best Flavor Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
• Discount on Wingstop gift cards
• Onsite game room

Schedule

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Pay

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