Staff Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure at Plaid

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What a Staff Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, builds, and maintains data infrastructure systems, including data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes. This role focuses on ensuring data is reliable, scalable, and accessible for analysis and reporting. Responsibilities often include performance optimization, troubleshooting data-related issues, and collaborating with data scientists and analysts. A Staff Software Engineer in Data Infrastructure typically leads projects and mentors junior engineers.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java, experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), SQL, data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift), and distributed systems is common.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, a deep understanding of data engineering principles, and a desire to build robust and scalable data solutions are typically successful in this role.

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