Senior Data Engineer

We grow the world’s BEST Strawberries & that wouldn’t be possible without our Engineering Robotics Team!

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team and maintain our robotics data backend and frontend. You will be using your experience with ETL tools and cloud services (AWS) for ingesting log files, maintaining DAGs, managing databases and building tools to deliver critical business insights across the organization.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Own and manage production-grade data ingestion pipelines, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance
• Design, build, and optimize ETL workflows to efficiently ingest and process high-volume robotics log data
• Maintain and enhance existing data pipelines, DAGs, and database systems to support real-time and batch processing
• Develop and integrate monitoring, alerting, and debugging tools to proactively identify and resolve data pipeline issues
• Build web-based analytics tools and visualizations to clearly communicate robotic performance and operational insights
• Aggregate and model data from multiple sources into a centralized data warehouse to support long-term storage and business intelligence
• Implement and uphold data lifecycle management, data quality standards, and software engineering best practices
• Partner cross-functionally with plant science, commercial, and operations teams to deliver data solutions for critical use cases

Who will love this job: Individuals who identify with our Core Values and exhibit skills within those values will thrive at Oishii. 

• One Team, One Fight!
  • Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet deadlines and effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, clearly, concisely and with purpose at various levels of the organization. 
  • Ability to work cross functionally at all levels including across locations, and collaborate with a focus on supporting & understanding the evolving business needs of a startup environment. 
  • Ability to lead through others and develop teams with a diverse level of experience to succeed.  
• Focus.
  • Ability to remove obstacles in order to prioritize which could include problem solving, working through ambiguity and using fact based or sound judgment in the absence of process or policy. We are building it, but need to manage through the process with good judgment and a bias for action.  
  • Ability to synthesize information quickly to aid in the troubleshooting process. 
• GSD (Get Sh** Done!)
  • Possessing an entrepreneurial mindset with the tenacity to develop ideas, process, and policy and implement them rapidly.
  • Capable of prioritizing tasks and  considering the resources available when doing so.
  • A bias for action! Ability to hold yourself accountable and take ownership of driving results that impact company outcomes.
  • Track record of effectively handling complex employee relations issues, and addressing sensitive information and difficult situations with tact, discretion, and confidentiality.

What we’re looking for in a Senior Data Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 6 years developing and operating scalable data platforms in production environments
• Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end data workflows, from ingestion through transformation and delivery
• Deep proficiency in Python and SQL, including code quality practices, testing, and performance tuning
• Practical experience with cloud-based data ecosystems such as AWS (S3, EC2, RDS, Redshift), Airflow, and PostgreSQL
• Comfortable working with high-volume datasets, including log or event-driven data (IoT or robotics data is a plus)
• Solid foundation in data modeling and warehouse architecture (e.g., Star, Snowflake schemas)
• Track record of creating or enhancing dashboards, analytics tools, or web-based data applications
• Working knowledge of containerization and development environments (Docker, Linux)
• Exposure to modern cloud data warehouses such as BigQuery, Redshift, or similar platforms
• Ability to drive projects independently from concept through deployment and ongoing support

Additional Location Details:

• Remote or Hybrid with a preference Phillipsburg / Jersey City, New Jersey or Denver, Colorado offices

Perks at Oishii:

• Compensation:  $130,000-$140,000 base yearly plus equity
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Roth & Traditional)
• EAP Access
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
• Paid Training & 7 Paid Holidays
• Office social events including happy hours, parties, and community service projects
• Employee activity groups for basketball players, Yoga Enthusiasts, runners…

About Us: 

At Oishii, we grow the best berries in the world by deploying ground-breaking vertical farming technology that pushes the boundaries of agriculture. We’re the first in the WORLD to grow fruit in an indoor vertical farm at commercial scale. Our proprietary technology enables us to grow the very best produce year-round, at the same high level of quality, all without using any pesticides. 

Oishii has been profiled in Eater, NPR, Time Magazine, and Fortune. Oishi was also one of the Fast Companies Most Innovative Companies of 2022. 

At Oishii, everything we do works toward accomplishing our mission of transforming agriculture sustainably while bringing produce that truly delights people everywhere. This requires farmers, engineers, scientists, product managers, and members of many other backgrounds to work together day-in and day-out to innovate, while operating increasingly large farms. We have an amazing mission-driven team of highly motivated and engaged members. 

Learn More https://oishii.com/.

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000