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Data Architect/Principal Data Engineer

Scribd, Inc.

Join Scribd as a Data Architect/Principal Data Engineer

At Scribd, our mission is to spark human curiosity by making knowledge and information accessible to everyone. We are looking for a Data Architect/Principal Data Engineer to join our team and lead the design and development of a robust data architecture that guides data modeling, integration, processing, and delivery standards. This role is pivotal in enabling modern data product development at Scribd.

What You'll Do

As a key member of the team, you will:

  • Lead architecture initiatives encompassing data warehousing, data pipeline development, data integrations, and data modeling.
  • Shape Scribd’s data strategy, guiding stakeholders in how they consume and act on data.
  • Establish standards for data modeling, integration, processing, and delivery.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Work cross-functionally with Data Science, Analytics, and other Engineering and Business teams to design cohesive data models, database schemas, and data storage solutions.

Required Skills

  • 7+ years of experience in data strategy, data architecture, modeling, solution design, or data engineering.
  • Hands-on experience with data lake technologies (Databricks, Snowflake, etc.), data storage formats (Parquet, Avro, etc.), and query engines (Athena, Presto, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, Restful APIs, and data consumption patterns.
  • Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and real-time and batch analytics frameworks.
  • Proficient with at least one dialect of SQL.
  • Hands-on experience in Scala or Python.

Desired Skills

  • Experience with streaming platforms, typically based around Kafka.
  • Strong grasp of AWS data platform services.
  • Experience implementing data pipelines for data ingestion and transformation.
  • Experience with BI frameworks like Qlik, ThoughtSpot, Looker, Tableau, etc.

Benefits

  • Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • 401k/RSP matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Quarterly stipend for Wellness, Connectivity & Comfort
  • Mental Health support & resources
  • Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Book Benefit
  • Sabbaticals
  • Company wide events
  • Team engagement budgets
  • Vacation & Personal Days
  • Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
  • Flexible Sick Time
  • Volunteer Day
  • Company-wide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs

Salary

  • In California: $191,500 to $282,000
  • Outside California: $158,000 to $268,000

Location

This is a remote position, but occasional in-person attendance is required for all Scribd employees, regardless of their location. Remote employees must have their primary residence in one of the specified states or countries.

Join us in building something meaningful and make a real impact as we invest in improving our core data layer. Apply now to be at the forefront of this initiative!

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  • 401(k)
  • Healthcare Insurance Coverage (Medical/Dental/Vision): 100% paid for employees
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans
  • 401k/RSP matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Quarterly stipend for Wellness, Connectivity & Comfort
  • Mental Health support & resources
  • Free subscription to Scribd + gift memberships for friends & family
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Book Benefit
  • Sabbaticals
  • Company wide events
  • Team engagement budgets
  • Vacation & Personal Days
  • Paid Holidays (+ winter break)
  • Flexible Sick Time
  • Volunteer Day
  • Company-wide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs

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