Principal Data Engineer

About Us

Brightfire is the biggest consumer marketing technology company you’ve never heard of. Our success is rooted in profitability, hiring top talent, and sharing growth rewards with our team.

We own and operate a diverse network of consumer-facing websites built on a proprietary site management and analytics platform. Our expertise lies in creating effective connections between consumers and advertisers across multiple verticals such as job opportunities, educational resources, and clinical trials. We are a small, rapidly growing firm looking for an enthusiastic and talented individual who thrives on having a lot of responsibility. Compensation is highly competitive; benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) with employer contributions, and generous vacation.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Engineer to join our innovative data team at Brightfire. You will play a key leadership role in designing, architecting, and implementing data systems consuming over a billion rows of data month to power real-time insights for the business operations team.  You will define the data architecture, tooling, and best practices that enable efficient data processing, storage, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures and frameworks. Consult on best practices for data management, integration, and storage strategies across the organization.
• Data Pipeline Development: Oversee the development of efficient data pipelines to ensure timely and reliable data delivery.
• Data Transformation: Utilize DBT to create and manage data transformation processes.
• Dimensional Model Design: Design and build a robust reporting layer above replicated data that provides actionable insights for business users.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and how best to structure and deliver that data.
• Data Governance and Compliance: Ensure compliance with data governance standards and regulatory requirements, while also advocating for data security practices across data engineering initiatives.

Requirements

• 8 years of experience in data engineering, with a focus on high-scale data processing.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale data solutions in Snowflake and other data warehousing environments.
• Exceptional proficiency in SQL and experience with analytical databases and tools.
• Strong experience with data pipeline orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt, Prefect).
• Deep understanding of cloud-based data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
• Experience with real-time data processing frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Flink, Spark Streaming).
• Strong knowledge of database performance optimization and query tuning.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with large data volumes.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Brightfire hires incredibly talented and driven people who make us better. We strive to create an amazing workplace by investing in our employees. From our no-cost, fully paid medical/dental/vision benefits, and our unlimited PTO - we value your wellbeing. And with employee profit sharing and 401(k) with 3% employer contribution (no matching required), we are dedicated to your future.

We also focus on fostering a collaborative and enjoyable work environment for those who thrive in a hybrid setting. Our office spaces are designed to promote both individual focus and teamwork, with each employee having their own office. We keep our kitchen stocked with an incredible variety of free snacks and drinks to keep you energized throughout the day. We also love bringing our team together outside of work, frequently organizing outings, dinners, and other social events to build strong connections and celebrate our collective achievements.