Staff Data Platform Engineer
Core
Build opinionated paved roads for data infrastructure across engineering teams, defining guidelines for data access, storage, and operational efficiency.
Role type
Staff Data Platform Engineer (IC)
Builds
Reusable infrastructure as code (IaC), secure database provisioning, and operational monitoring systems.
Domain
Cloud data infrastructure and database management
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Database administration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud architecture, System design, Technical mentorship, Disaster recovery planning, Data schema design, Security best practices, Performance optimization, Technical strategy
Preferred skills
Database Reliability Engineering (DRE) methodologies, No-SQL vs relational store expertise, Cross-team collaboration
Technologies
Cloud databases, IaC tools, Monitoring systems
Responsibilities
Create reusable IaC to manage database resources; Secure databases via automation; Optimize database runtimes; Design backup and recovery schemes; Review and recommend data stores for applications; Build paved roads for database infrastructure; Mentor senior engineers; Establish best practices for data schemas and access layers.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope