Staff AI & Data Platform Engineer

Okta is an independent identity provider focused on building secure, trusted infrastructure for both AI and human users. The Technology, Data, and Intelligence (TDI) team supports Okta’s global workforce by providing the technology and systems employees need to succeed. Role overview The Senior Director of Data Platform and Engineering leads a global group of data and analytics engineers. This leader maximizes the value of Okta’s data assets and reports to the VP of Data and Insights. The position requires a balance of deep technical expertise and the ability to engage in strategic business discussions. As a player-coach, the Senior Director builds and mentors the team, guides key initiatives, and maintains a strong data foundation. This role is central to Okta’s AI strategy. As AI becomes more integrated into Okta’s products and operations, the quality and governance of data are increasingly important. The Senior Director ensures that clean, trusted, and well-managed data supports all AI projects, shaping the platform for Okta’s ongoing growth. What you will do Lead and develop a high-performing team: Mentor, grow, and support a diverse group of data and analytics engineers. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. Advance AI enablement: Work closely with AI Engineering teams to ensure data infrastructure and practices are ready for AI development and deployment. Define data governance standards, build quality training datasets, and develop scalable data pipelines for AI and machine learning models. Location Bellevue, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; San Francisco, California; Washington, DC

Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer focused on our Data Platform at Gusto. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in designing and building scalable data systems that drive business decisions and enhance our platform's capabilities. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver exceptional services to our customers.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that our data architecture is robust, efficient, and aligned with our business goals. If you are passionate about data engineering and are looking for a place to innovate and grow, we want to hear from you!

Role overview Chime seeks a Senior Software Engineer for the Data Platform team based in San Francisco, CA. This position centers on building and enhancing the systems behind Chime’s data infrastructure. The work directly supports Chime’s goal of helping members achieve financial peace of mind. What you will do Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that form the backbone of Chime’s data operations Collaborate with colleagues across engineering, product, and analytics to deliver reliable data solutions Help ensure data integrity and strong system performance as Chime’s user base and data needs expand

Rocket Money supports millions of people in making smarter financial decisions. The platform provides members with clear financial insights and tools designed to save both time and money. Team focus The Data Platform team builds and maintains the core systems behind Rocket Money’s data-driven products. This group develops and supports infrastructure for collecting, processing, and delivering data to teams across analytics, machine learning, and software engineering. Engineers here work closely with other groups to ensure accurate data capture, resilient pipelines, and reliable self-service access for stakeholders. As the team grows, there is a shift toward formalizing standards and practices that will scale. Current tools include dbt, BigQuery, and Terraform, but the emphasis is on shaping architecture and defining how Rocket Money manages data for the future. Autonomy is high, but collaboration remains central as the platform evolves. What you will do Own the data platform infrastructure from end to end, focusing on security, usability, and performance. Collaborate with analytics, machine learning, and software engineering teams to support their data needs. Help guide decisions on data tooling, pipeline design, and governance. Create user-friendly interfaces that promote best practices across the team. Work proactively to improve data reliability by identifying and addressing issues at their source. Who succeeds here This role suits engineers who bring structure to ambiguity, balance stakeholder needs, and manage technical debt. The team values those who make informed choices, take ownership, and contribute to a collaborative environment. Locations Open to candidates in San Francisco, CA; Washington, D.C.; New York City, NY; Detroit, MI; Phoenix, AZ; Miami, FL; and Denver, CO.

Join Cloudflare as a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in our Data Platform. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable systems that process vast amounts of data, ensuring performance and reliability across our services. Your expertise will drive innovative solutions that enhance our platform capabilities.

About Us:At Parafin, our mission is to empower small businesses, the backbone of our economy. Traditional banks often overlook their needs, but we provide technology that simplifies access to essential financial tools directly through the platforms they already use for sales. We collaborate with industry leaders such as DoorDash, Amazon, Worldpay, and Mindbody to deliver fast and flexible funding, spend management, and savings tools seamlessly integrated into their services. By handling the complexities of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer support for our partners, we enable small businesses to thrive.Our team is composed of innovators from top companies including Stripe, Square, Plaid, Coinbase, and Robinhood. Together, we share a passion for developing tools that drive success for small businesses. Backed by notable venture capitalists like GIC, Notable Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Ribbit Capital, and Thrive Capital, Parafin is a Series C company that has successfully raised over $194 million in equity and $340 million in debt facilities.Join us in creating a future where every small business has access to the financial resources they need to succeed.About the Position:We are seeking an experienced software engineer to join Parafin’s Infrastructure team and take the lead in developing our next-generation Data Platform. This pivotal role ensures that our data infrastructure remains reliable, scalable, and user-friendly, as we continue enhancing financial services for small businesses.As a Senior Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include designing, building, and maintaining systems for data ingestion, transformation, and delivery across the organization. You will closely collaborate with Data Science, Platform Engineering, and Product Engineering teams to facilitate data-driven product development and informed decision-making.What You’ll Do:Design and construct robust, highly scalable data pipelines and lakehouse infrastructure using PySpark, Databricks, and Airflow on AWS.Enhance the data platform development experience for Engineering, Data Science, and Product teams by creating intuitive abstractions, self-service tools, and comprehensive documentation.Manage and uphold core data pipelines and models that support internal dashboards, machine learning models, and customer-facing products.Oversee the Data & ML platform infrastructure via Terraform, including full administration of Databricks workspaces: manage user access, monitor performance, optimize configurations (e.g., clusters, lakehouse settings), and ensure high reliability.

Discord connects over 200 million users each month for various activities, with a significant focus on gaming. Over 90% of our community engages in gaming, collectively spending 1.5 billion hours playing thousands of unique titles on our platform monthly. As we look toward the future, Discord aims to enhance the gaming experience by facilitating seamless communication and social interaction before, during, and after gameplay.We are in search of a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and maintain our data infrastructure and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to implement cutting-edge solutions that promote business insights and innovation. This position reports directly to the Director of Engineering, Data Platform.To explore more about Discord’s Data Platform, check out our engineering blog — including how we built our modern data stack leveraging open-source tools!

Are you ready to push the boundaries of your capabilities?At Coinbase, our vision is to enhance economic freedom globally. This ambitious endeavor requires our utmost dedication as we develop the future on-chain platform and, consequently, the global financial system of tomorrow.We are in search of a unique individual who shares our passion for this mission and recognizes the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in revolutionizing finance. We seek someone who is driven to make a significant impact, thrives under pressure, and values constructive feedback for continuous improvement. If you are eager to confront complex challenges head-on, we want you on our team.Our work culture is rigorous and may not suit everyone. However, if you aspire to shape the future alongside exceptional colleagues who demand excellence, look no further.While many positions at Coinbase allow for remote work, we are not exclusively remote. In-person participation is encouraged throughout the year, with multiple team and company-wide offsite events designed to foster collaboration and alignment. Attendance is both expected and fully supported.At Coinbase, our quest for economic freedom necessitates not only outstanding products but also a robust data foundation. The Data Platform team serves as the backbone of Coinbase’s data infrastructure, ensuring reliability, speed, and accessibility at scale. This critical support enables everything from fraud detection and financial reporting to the advanced AI and ML systems that will define Coinbase's future.The RoleWe are seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior Staff Software Engineer to define and steer the technical strategy for Coinbase’s Data Platform. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, data engineering, and AI preparedness, offering a rare opportunity to build significant infrastructure within one of the most influential companies in the crypto space.Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering for Data Platform, you will take on the role of the domain's foremost technical leader. You will set the architectural vision, mentor emerging engineering talent, drive multi-quarter roadmaps, and play a crucial role in transitioning Coinbase from a collection of managed data services into a scalable, cohesive data platform. This position provides considerable autonomy and is expected to have a far-reaching impact across various cross-functional teams and the broader Infrastructure organization.

Join Airwallex as a Senior Software EngineerAt Airwallex, we are redefining the global payments and financial landscape for businesses. Our integrated financial platform empowers over 200,000 companies, including major players like Brex and SHEIN, to streamline their operations from payment processing to treasury management.Founded in Melbourne, we now boast a diverse team of over 2,000 talented professionals across 26 offices globally. With a valuation of $8 billion and backing from top-tier investors such as T. Rowe Price and Visa, we are on a mission to revolutionize the future of global banking and finance. If you are ready to take on ambitious challenges and make a significant impact, we want you on our team.What We Look ForWe seek passionate builders who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by innovation. If you possess deep technical expertise, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a collaborative spirit, you will excel here. We value curiosity, humility, and the ability to turn visionary ideas into tangible products. Leverage AI to enhance efficiency and tackle complex challenges with strong teammates as we shape the future of finance together.Your RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer within our Platform Engineering team, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing next-generation infrastructure. We are focused on developing a robust, distributed ecosystem that supports real-time AI capabilities and global financial data management.Your responsibilities will include optimizing distributed systems, enhancing JVM performance, and employing architectural patterns that facilitate real-time data processing.

About StraiaAt Straia, we are pioneering the AI-native intelligence layer for colleges and universities.Colleges currently operate on a myriad of isolated systems, causing staff to expend countless hours reconciling data, generating reports, and seeking insights. Straia revolutionizes this process by integrating institutional data and employing AI agents to provide answers, generate insightful visualizations, and automate repetitive tasks, fundamentally reshaping college operations.As we progress, Straia aims to become the foundational intelligence layer for institutional operations, facilitating every function—from student advising to admissions and budgeting—through collaborative AI agents that comprehend each institution's distinct data environment.With recent funding from a16z, Reach Capital, and JFF Ventures, we are on the lookout for a Senior Platform Engineer to assist in constructing the technical backbone for how institutions engage with their data.The RoleIn this role, you will collaborate closely with our CTO and the engineering team to design and expand the infrastructure that drives AI-powered analytics for higher education.This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of the platform layer for a product that efficiently handles institutional data at scale, runs privately hosted advanced models, and provides rapid query responses for non-technical users who are making critical decisions about student outcomes.You will also contribute significantly to developing internal tools and automations that enable our lean team to function with the efficiency of a much larger organization. We believe that platform engineering transcends mere system maintenance—it's about creating the leverage necessary for every engineer to deliver faster, troubleshoot more effectively, and concentrate on meaningful challenges.We seek someone who naturally elevates standards—an engineer whose intuition and speed enhance the productivity of those around them, who takes real ownership of the decisions impacting the platform’s evolution. If you flourish in high-expectation environments with a rapid pace, you will thrive here What You Will DoLead the Data Movement Layer — Engineer and optimize the pipelines that ingest, transform, and serve countless terabytes of compressed institutional data. You will harmonize DuckDB, Postgres, and GCS to ensure that complex analytical queries are executed instantaneously for the end-users.

SentiLink is at the forefront of delivering groundbreaking identity verification and risk management solutions, enabling both institutions and individuals to engage in transactions with utmost assurance. We are revolutionizing the identity verification landscape in the United States by replacing outdated and costly methods with solutions that are ten times faster, more intelligent, and remarkably accurate.Our rapid growth is a testament to our success, with our real-time APIs having verified hundreds of millions of identities, starting with the financial services sector and swiftly branching out into diverse markets. SentiLink is proudly supported by esteemed investors such as Craft Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, NYCA, and Max Levchin.Our accomplishments have been recognized by notable media outlets including TechCrunch, CNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Business Insider, PYMNTS, and American Banker. We are also honored to have been featured on the Forbes Fintech 50 list every year since 2023. In a historical milestone, we became the first company to launch the eCBSV and have provided testimony before the United States House of Representatives regarding the future of identity verification.SentiLink embraces various working styles, offering options that range from fully remote to in-office arrangements. As a digital-first organization, we foster robust collaboration across teams in the U.S. and India, with physical offices located in Austin, San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago in the U.S., as well as Gurugram (Delhi) and Bengaluru in India. If you are near one of our offices, we encourage you to join us in-person regularly. Certain roles are specifically designed to be hybrid or in-office; for instance, our engineering team in India predominantly operates from our Gurugram office.Role:We are seeking a skilled Engineering Manager to spearhead our Data Platform team, which is dedicated to building and scaling the data infrastructure that underpins SentiLink’s products and decision-making systems.This integral team is responsible for the pipelines, storage systems, and data services that empower all of our products, facilitate data analysis, and support business intelligence efforts. These systems are fundamental in detecting fraud, driving machine learning models, and delivering valuable insights to our customers.

Join DoorDash, a leader in the on-demand delivery industry, as we harness the power of data to drive transformative business and product decisions. Our Core Data Platform team is at the forefront of building an operationally efficient analytical data stack that supports our rapid growth.About Our TeamAt DoorDash, we pride ourselves on being a data-centric organization. The Core Data Platform team is responsible for developing the infrastructure that enables us to leverage timely and accurate data for critical insights. We design and operate scalable compute and ingestion frameworks powered by cutting-edge technologies like Spark, Flink, Kafka, Airflow, and innovative lakehouse solutions.About the RoleThis role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact team that shapes the future of data at DoorDash. As a Software Engineer, you'll help design and implement frameworks that facilitate data mobility, ingestion, and governance. You'll also play a vital role in setting and maintaining data quality and compliance standards, ensuring that our analytics remain trustworthy and effective. If you're passionate about building systems that drive real-time insights and personalization, we want to hear from you!Your Excitement for This OpportunityLead the vision and strategy for developing scalable frameworks to meet the demands of our growing business.Enhance our analytical platform to handle increasing data volumes and diverse use cases.Utilize your expertise in building and operating high-scale systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.Collaborate with stakeholders to create innovative solutions on top of our platform.Contribute to a positive and inclusive work culture, mentoring and uplifting your peers.Your QualificationsB.S., M.S., or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.2+ years of experience at the I4 level, or 5+ years at the I5 level in software engineering.Proven experience in big data technologies (streaming, batch processing, data lakes, OLAP) and promoting real-time data insights.

Join Discord, a platform that connects over 200 million users monthly, primarily through gaming. With over 90% of our users engaging in gaming activities, they spend a staggering 1.5 billion hours playing unique titles every month. Discord is pivotal in shaping the future of gaming, enabling seamless interactions before, during, and after gameplay.Every day, countless gamers gather on Discord to strategize, celebrate victories, and foster communities around their favorite games. Behind our voice channels and streaming sessions lies vast amounts of data, capturing the essence of gaming connections.We are in search of an enthusiastic Software Engineer eager to construct data infrastructure at an enormous scale, with a genuine passion for supporting gaming communities. You will play a crucial role in developing the next-generation Data Platform that drives insightful decisions on one of the most vibrant platforms globally.If you are a Software Engineer who thrives on discussing distributed systems, prioritizes user privacy, and seeks to make data-driven decisions that impact millions of gamers worldwide, we would love to hear from you.For more insights into Discord's Data Platform, check out our engineering blog, including how we built our modern data stack leveraging open-source tools!

Join Figma, a leading collaborative design platform, as a Data Platform Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our data infrastructure and analytics capabilities. You will work alongside a talented team to design, build, and maintain scalable data systems that empower our users and drive business insights.

Why join Brex?At Brex, we are revolutionizing financial management with our AI-driven spend platform, designed to empower companies of all sizes — from innovative startups to established enterprises like DoorDash and Compass. Our integrated services, including corporate cards, banking, and global payments, along with intuitive travel and expense software, help organizations manage their spending confidently, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency globally.Joining our team means embracing challenges, pushing boundaries, and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the tech industry. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where your potential is only limited by your ambition. Our commitment is reflected in the tools, resources, and support we provide for your professional growth.Engineering Excellence at BrexOur engineering teams are focused on creating scalable systems with precision and speed. We operate with a high degree of autonomy and collaborative spirit, tackling complex technical challenges and driving excellence from architecture to deployment. Here, engineering is not just a job — it’s a craft, and our builders are empowered to become leaders.Work EnvironmentThis position is based in our San Francisco office, where we foster a hybrid work culture that balances the vibrant energy of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Currently, we require team members to be in the office for at least three coordinated days each week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Additionally, we offer the opportunity for up to four weeks of fully remote work each year!Your RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer on our Product Data Platform (PDP) team, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the high-performance data, query, and search infrastructure that underpins essential product experiences at Brex. Your mission will be to create systems that are customizable, scalable, and reliable for finance teams, requiring the development of optimized, production-grade backend solutions.In this role, you'll focus on data-intensive, distributed systems at scale, leading architectural and performance enhancements across the platform to improve latency, correctness, and scalability across various product surfaces. You’ll also contribute to AI-powered data products, including a dynamic reporting experience that allows customers to interact intelligently with their financial data. Your contributions will ensure that these systems remain fast, reliable, and designed for growth.

Monaco is revolutionizing the startup ecosystem with its innovative revenue engine, designed to replace outdated CRM systems and fragmented sales solutions with an AI-driven platform.We are seeking a talented Senior Platform Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development of Monaco's cutting-edge data and machine learning platform. Your expertise will help establish the pipelines, contextual systems, and infrastructure that underlie our AI-enhanced products. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our models, agents, and workflows deliver real value in production.This is a highly impactful position that sits at the crossroads of data engineering, distributed systems, and applied AI.

Join Hilbert, a pioneering data science-driven growth engine that empowers B2C teams with predictive insights into user behaviors, revenue streams, and sustainable growth strategies. Our innovative platform reduces decision-making cycles from months to mere minutes.Serving a range of clients from Fortune 10 companies to cherished brands such as FreshDirect, Blank Street, and Levain Bakery, our platform is the backbone of their growth strategies. We are also collaborating with leading AI firms to enhance our capabilities.We are on the lookout for a Core Data Engineer to lay the groundwork for our integration team, enabling them to operate at 10x their current speed. While others may focus on connecting systems, your mission is to ensure the integrity and flow of our data refinery. You will manage our 'shared brain', optimize ClickHouse clusters, and develop monitoring systems that proactively identify pipeline issues before they impact our customers.ROLE OVERVIEWEfficiency Expert: You thrive on minimizing query times and memory usage, always considering scalability and reliability.Dagster Enthusiast: You bring experience or a strong desire to excel in Dagster for intricate orchestration.OLAP Specialist: You possess a deep understanding of ClickHouse (or similar platforms like Druid/Pinot) and know how to structure data for optimal analytical performance.Software Development Advocate: You treat data code with the same rigor as production software. CI/CD, unit testing, and modular code are non-negotiable for you.Global Collaboration: You can coordinate with our global team, providing at least 5 hours of overlap.WHO EXCELS IN THIS ROLEYou will optimize the performance of our ClickHouse implementation.You will devise configuration schemas that facilitate controlled data ingestion pipelines.You will build and sustain shared Python libraries for data synchronization across the engineering team.You will enhance our canonical data models to balance scalability with performance.You will architect our monitoring, alerting, and observability systems to ensure high confidence in our data integrity.You will design new integration pipelines by exploring novel data sources and sync mechanisms.

Join Our Team at Hayden AIAt Hayden AI, we are dedicated to revolutionizing public transit and government operations through innovative computer vision technologies. Our mission is to tackle real-world challenges faced by transit systems, enabling them to enhance safety, optimize transportation, and contribute to a sustainable future.We develop advanced mobile perception systems designed to improve transit flow and street safety. As a part of our dynamic team, you will work at the forefront of technology, utilizing AWS and GCP cloud services while developing cutting-edge Linux-based edge devices.Role OverviewWe seek an enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to enhance our data platform, ensuring it is reliable, scalable, and high-performing. In this role, you will design and construct core data infrastructure, optimize data pipelines, uphold data quality standards, and collaborate closely with product and data science teams to deliver transformative data solutions that drive business insights.

Role overview ditto is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer, Operator for a fully remote role. This position is open to candidates located in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle. The focus is on designing, building, and maintaining systems that keep company operations running smoothly and efficiently at scale. What you will do Design and implement systems that improve platform scalability, performance, and reliability. Maintain and enhance the existing infrastructure to support ongoing business operations. Work closely with cross-functional teams to address technical challenges and streamline processes. Use technical expertise and leadership to drive key platform initiatives. Requirements Extensive experience in platform engineering. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset. Proven ability to contribute technical insights and lead engineering projects. Location This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle.