Full Time

Staff Software Engineer, Data Governance & Foundations

Instacart
United States
$170,000 - $250,000* / year

Job Description

About this kind of role

What a Staff Software Engineer, Data Governance & Foundations usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: A Staff Software Engineer focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining core data governance and foundational infrastructure. This role involves collaborating with various teams to establish data quality standards, implement data lineage tracking, and build robust data pipelines. They often lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions related to data management. The work frequently includes ensuring data security, compliance, and accessibility across the organization.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, experience with data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift), cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and data governance frameworks is generally expected.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong software engineering experience and a passion for data quality, integrity, and building scalable data solutions thrive in this role.

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