Life360 is hiring a Staff Data Engineer to enhance and modernize our data platform infrastructure into a robust and secure system. You will take ownership of our data systems, handling massive scale, to make them world class.

What You'll Do

Design, implement, and manage scalable data processing platforms for real-time analytics and exploratory data analysis.
Build and manage our core data infrastructure from ingestion through ETL to storage and batch and real-time processing.
Automate, test, and harden all data workflows.
Architect logical and physical data models to ensure business needs are met.
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders like mobile app, cloud, product, data science, and analytics teams to recommend and apply best practices.
Architect and develop systems and algorithms for distributed real-time analytics and data processing.
Implement strategies for acquiring data to develop new insights.
Mentor junior engineers, imparting best practices and institutionalizing efficient processes.

What We're Looking For

Minimum 5+ years of experience working with high-volume data infrastructure.
Experience with Databricks, AWS, ETL, and job orchestration tooling.
Extensive experience programming in Python or Java.
Experience in data security, data governance, data contracts, data quality, cost management, optimizing SQL queries, and system performance tuning.
Proficient with SQL, AWS, Databases, Apache Spark, Spark Streaming, EMR, and Kinesis/Kafka.
Experience in modern data engineering SDLC including Agile methodology, CI/CD, and automated deployments using Terraform, GitHub Actions, etc.
Knowledge and proficiency in the latest open source and data frameworks, lakehouse architecture, open table format, and modern data platform tech stacks.
A passion for learning and staying current with the fast-moving data world.
Good communication skills and ability to work independently.
A BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.

Technical Stack

Databricks, AWS
Python, Java, SQL
Apache Spark, Spark Streaming, EMR, Kinesis/Kafka
Terraform, GitHub Actions

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Data Platform team.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive pay and benefits.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). Supplemental medical and dental plans for Canadian employees.
RRSP plan with DPSP company matching program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness.
Flexible PTO and 12 company-wide days off throughout the year.
Learning & Development programs.
Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment.
Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle.
Compensation: For US: $166,500 to 245,000 USD. For Canada: 195,500 to 230,000 CAD.