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Staff Data Engineer

Taskrabbit
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Data
Salary
$150,000 - $200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience building and maintaining ELT data pipelines using modern tools such as dbt, Airflow, and Fivetran
  • Experience with a cloud data warehouse such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
  • Solid data modeling skills (e.g., dimensional modeling, star/snowflake schemas)
  • Proficient in SQL and at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala)
  • Regularly use AI coding assistants (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) in your day-to-day work
  • Comfortable with ambiguity in a discovery-stage team
What the job really is

As a Staff Data Engineer at Taskrabbit, you will be responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines and models that support client retention and personalization efforts. This hands-on role involves collaborating with a small, cross-functional team to develop predictive models and integrate data into marketing channels. You will leverage modern data tools and AI coding assistants to enhance your workflow and contribute to the team's discovery-stage projects.

Benefits
  • Base pay range of $150,000 - $200,000
  • Employer-paid health insurance
  • 401k match with immediate vesting for US-based employees
  • Generous and flexible time off
  • Two company-wide closure weeks
  • Taskrabbit product stipends
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model requires 2 days in office each week
  • No visa sponsorship available for this position
  • Role involves working in a discovery-stage team, which may involve ambiguity and fast iteration
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