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.
Technical Stack
- BigQuery
- DBT
- Segment
- GCP
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $170,000 to $185,000 + equity.
- 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.
- $500 annual professional development budget.
- Monthly cell phone and internet credits.
- Laptop, high-res display, and home office setup stipend.
- Optional coworking membership in place of home office.
- Employee discount on bookings.
- Flexible, take-it-as-you-need-it time off policy.
- Wellness Fridays and annual team-building retreats.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in the US.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an equal opportunity employer.





