Senior Data Engineer (AI-Native) — Data Layer
Core
Own and grow the unified Data Layer (medallion-style architecture) that powers Proton's AI brain and all products, ensuring data correctness and trustworthiness for downstream systems.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Data Engineer (AI-Native)
Builds
Production-grade data pipelines, medallion layers (raw/refined/curated), and serving infrastructure for an AI-native distribution platform.
Domain
Wholesale distribution / AI-native software / Cloud Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Cloud data warehouse, SQL, data orchestration, event/streaming ingestion, API integration, data modeling, data consistency patterns, agentic dev tools (Claude Code/Cursor), production ownership
Preferred skills
Medallion/lakehouse architecture, large-scale streaming, ERP integration, AI/ML feature layers, early-stage startup experience
Technologies
Cloud data warehouse, orchestration frameworks, agentic coding tools
Responsibilities
Design and operate ingestion/transformation pipelines for multi-source data; model data across medallion layers for trust and stability; operate AI coding agents to scope, run, and validate production work; build validation, reconciliation, and lineage systems; define data contracts with backend/AI/product teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC