Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer

Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer📍 San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)💰 Competitive Salary + EquityThe OpportunityHarrison Clarke is partnering with a high-growth, San Francisco–based technology startup that has recently secured $50M in Series A funding from leading venture capital firms. With a strong product-market fit and ambitious expansion plans, our client is now looking to hire a Senior Data Infrastructure Engineer to play a key role in scaling their data capabilities.The RoleThis is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage and take ownership of building and evolving the company’s data infrastructure. You will be instrumental in designing scalable systems that support analytics, product development, and business intelligence as the company continues its rapid growth.Working closely with engineering, product, and data teams, you will help lay the foundation for a modern, robust, and efficient data platform.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines (batch and real-time)Develop and optimize data storage solutions, including data lakes and warehousesImplement and manage ETL/ELT workflows and orchestration toolsEnhance data reliability, observability, and system performanceCollaborate cross-functionally to enable data-driven product and business decisionsEstablish best practices around data governance, security, and qualityRequirements5+ years of experience in data engineering or data infrastructure rolesStrong background in distributed systems and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Hands-on experience with tools such as Spark, Kafka, Airflow, or similarProficiency in Python, Scala, or JavaExperience working with large-scale datasets and data modelingStrong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic engineering mindsetPreferred ExperienceBackground in high-growth or venture-backed startup environmentsFamiliarity with modern data stack tools (e.g., dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery)Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD pipelinesFor more information or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Harrison Clarke directly.