✦ Luna Orbit — Data & Analytics

Senior Staff Data Engineer

at SoFi

📍 CA - San Francisco; WA - Seattle; UT - Salt Lake Remote Posted March 08, 2026
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Position Details

Type Full-Time
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Data & Analytics

About this role

This role involves leading the development of a next-generation data platform at SoFi, focusing on scalable data pipelines, AI/ML integration, and cloud-native solutions to enhance data reliability and security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead data platform architecture
  • Develop scalable data pipelines
  • Implement data governance and security
  • Mentor data engineers
  • Drive cloud-native adoption

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes cloud-native data engineering, Snowflake, Airflow, dbt, Sagemaker, and AI/ML frameworks, with a focus on data architecture, security, and automation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior data engineer with extensive experience in building large-scale data pipelines, data architecture, and cloud-native solutions. They possess strong leadership skills, mentorship ability, and a strategic mindset to guide data platform development.

Must-Have Skills

Data EngineeringData PipelinesData ModelsCloud-native technologiesData privacyData securityData governance

Nice-to-Have Skills

AIMLAutomation frameworksHigh-performance data processing

Tools & Platforms

AWSAmazon Web ServicesSnowflakeAirflowdbtSagemaker

Required Skills

Data EngineeringData PipelinesData ModelsCloud-native technologiesAutomation frameworksData privacyData securityData governanceSnowflakeAirflowdbtSagemaker

Hard Skills

Data EngineeringData PipelinesData ModelsAIMLCloud-native technologiesAutomation frameworksData privacyData securityData governanceHigh-performance data processingData architecture

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCollaborationStrategic guidanceProblem-solvingOwnershipCommunication

Industry & Role

Industry Fintech
Job Function Lead data engineering initiatives to build and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable data infrastructure

Keywords for Your Resume

Data EngineerData PipelinesData ModelsAIMLCloud-native technologiesAutomation frameworksData privacyData securityData governanceHigh-performance data processingData architectureSnowflakeAirflowdbtSagemakerData PlatformData EngineeringAWSData GovernanceData Security

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with cloud-native data platforms, No experience in data security or governance, Unable to work remotely, No leadership or mentorship experience

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