Senior Data Engineer

LocationSeattle, WA

SetupOn-site

LevelSenior

Posted1w ago

Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

The Foundation is hiring a Senior Data Engineer (Seattle-based) with a salary range of $157,400 to $236,000 USD to design, build, and operate data solutions on the foundation’s Modern Data Platform.

Role: Senior Data Engineer
Organization: The Foundation
Location: Seattle, WA
Work setup: On-site
Level: Senior
Compensation: $157,400 to $236,000 USD
Category: Engineering & Technology

The role

The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and operate secure, scalable, and reliable data solutions on the foundation’s Modern Data Platform, working with various teams to support data-driven initiatives and strategic insights.

What you'll do

Design, develop, test, deploy, and support configuration-driven ELT/ETL pipelines
Build reusable ingestion and transformation patterns
Develop curated data products and dimensional models
Implement transformations using SQL, Python, Spark/PySpark
Contribute to modernization initiatives
Monitor and optimize pipelines, storage, compute, and databases

What it takes

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems, or a related field
7+ years of relevant data engineering experience
Strong hands-on expertise with Azure data services, Databricks, Snowflake, and dbt Cloud
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python
Experience implementing lakehouse, cloud data warehouse, ELT/ETL, and medallion or layered data architecture patterns
Demonstrated experience with dimensional modeling, data normalization, slowly changing dimensions, point-in-time history, and enterprise data quality practices

What you'll bring

Design and develop ELT/ETL pipelinesBuild reusable ingestion and transformation patternsDevelop curated data products and dimensional modelsImplement transformations using SQLPythonSpark/PySpark

How we treat you

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with no premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, foundation-paid retirement contribution, regional holidays, and opportunities to engage in several employee communities

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Seattle, WA.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $157,400 to $236,000 USD.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems, or a related field, and 7+ years of relevant data engineering experience.

How do I apply?

Please apply through the Foundation’s standard hiring process.

Is the job remote?

This is an in-office role based in Seattle, WA.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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