Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is seeking a Staff Data Engineer for a strategic, high-impact role. You will design and evolve scalable data platforms, define best practices, and enable technical excellence across engineering teams in a fast-paced environment focused on growth and innovation.

What You'll Do

Architect and evolve scalable, cloud-based data infrastructure using tools such as BigQuery, DBT, and Segment.
Set organization-wide standards for data modeling, transformation, and governance.
Collaborate with engineering, product, and analytics teams to ensure high-quality, structured, and reliable data.
Tackle complex technical challenges like platform bottlenecks, cost optimization, and data governance frameworks.
Evaluate and integrate emerging data technologies to address evolving business needs.
Act as a mentor and technical guide for engineers across the company, leading workshops and promoting best practices.

What We're Looking For

8–12+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, with deep architectural expertise.
Advanced proficiency in cloud-based data platforms, preferably GCP/BigQuery.
Strong command of data modeling and transformation frameworks (e.g., DBT).
Experience with large-scale data collection and event streaming platforms (e.g., Segment).
Demonstrated leadership across teams and large-scale projects without direct authority.
Proven ability to drive technical consensus and long-term data strategies.
Strong collaboration skills with senior stakeholders across engineering, analytics, and product.
Strategic thinker with a history of solving complex problems and enabling scalable systems.