{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d5fbd94df9cbb8b59a2b10cd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d5fbd94df9cbb8b59a2b10cd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d5fbd94df9cbb8b59a2b10cd","title":"Senior Staff Engineer - Data Platform","description":"Spinquest is looking for a Senior Staff Engineer, Data Platform to join our team in the United States on a Remote basis.We are building a high growth platform that blends social gaming with innovative currency mechanics creating seamless, real-time experiences across games. We’re creating next-gen sweepstakes gaming experiences that are fast, fun, and highly scalable.As Senior Staff Engineer, Data Platform, you will serve as the technical leader for SpinQuest’s data foundations. You’ll design and evolve the systems that power real-time and batch data pipelines, canonical datasets, transactional systems, analytics, and compliance workflows. This is a hands-on senior individual contributor role with broad influence across engineering, product, analytics, security, and compliance.What You’ll OwnSenior Individual Contributor role. High-ownership, low-process, high-trust environment with strong emphasis on production quality, reliability, security, and operational excellenceOwn and evolve the data platform architecture supporting real-time and batch workloads. Design and build scalable, reliable data pipelines for gameplay, payments, and analyticsDefine canonical datasets, data models, and golden paths for data consumptionEnsure data correctness, auditability, and traceability in regulated environmentsDefine SLAs, monitoring, and operational standards for data systemsServe as escalation point for complex data incidentsMentor senior engineers and influence architecture across teamsLeverage AI tools to accelerate development, testing, analysis, and documentationWhat We’re Looking For 8–12+ years building large-scale data systems in production environmentsExpertise in data platform architecture, pipelines, and distributed systemsStrong SQL plus proficiency in Python, Java, or ScalaExperience operating data platforms with SLAs, on-call rotation, and compliance requirementsHands-on experience with modern data platforms and large-scale data systems, including:Workflow orchestration: Apache AirflowDistributed processing: Apache Spark, Apache Flink. Streaming & messaging: Apache Kafka. Query & analytics engines: Trino, Apache Pinot Data languages: SQL, Python, Scala, Java. Cloud-native data platforms and distributed systemsOperational tooling for monitoring, alerting, and data qualityApplied use of AI/LLMs and agents for data analysis, incident response, and developer productivityNice to HaveFinTech, gaming, payments, or regulated environment experienceReal-time streaming, CDC, or event-driven architecturesExperience stewarding canonical datasets and data governancePassion for gaming or entertainment platforms$170,000 - $210,000 a yearAnnual performance bonus: 10% –15%Benefits & Total RewardsWe believe great talent deserves great benefits. SpinQuest offers comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees, spouses, and dependents. SpinQuest covers 100% of employee health insurance premiums, offers a 4% 401(k) match. It’s a strong total rewards package designed to support you both today and as you grow with the company.About SpinQuestSpinQuest is a social casino platform built on a simple principle: made by players, for players. Founded in 2025, we've grown into one of the most recognized names in the social gaming space through deep partnerships with leading content creators, original in-house games, and a community-first approach to everything we build.Our brand extends well beyond the platform. We produce original content including documentary series and our own game show, develop collaborative game titles with creator partners, and host large-scale live events that bring our community together in person. Community investment is core to how we operate — including charitable activations that have returned more than $500,000 to local communities through toy drives, food drives, and community events.Players can enjoy casino-style games such as slots, blackjack, roulette, and craps purely for entertainment. Gameplay uses virtual coins that have no cash value, with free coins available daily and through ongoing promotions. Optional coin packages are available, but they are never required to enjoy the games. For more information, visit SpinQuest .We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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We’re creating next-gen sweepstakes gaming experiences that are fast, fun, and highly scalable.As Senior Staff Engineer, Data Platform, you will serve as the technical leader for SpinQuest’s data foundations. You’ll design and evolve the systems that power real-time and batch data pipelines, canonical datasets, transactional systems, analytics, and compliance workflows. This is a hands-on senior individual contributor role with broad influence across engineering, product, analytics, security, and compliance.What You’ll OwnSenior Individual Contributor role. High-ownership, low-process, high-trust environment with strong emphasis on production quality, reliability, security, and operational excellenceOwn and evolve the data platform architecture supporting real-time and batch workloads. Design and build scalable, reliable data pipelines for gameplay, payments, and analyticsDefine canonical datasets, data models, and golden paths for data consumptionEnsure data correctness, auditability, and traceability in regulated environmentsDefine SLAs, monitoring, and operational standards for data systemsServe as escalation point for complex data incidentsMentor senior engineers and influence architecture across teamsLeverage AI tools to accelerate development, testing, analysis, and documentationWhat We’re Looking For 8–12+ years building large-scale data systems in production environmentsExpertise in data platform architecture, pipelines, and distributed systemsStrong SQL plus proficiency in Python, Java, or ScalaExperience operating data platforms with SLAs, on-call rotation, and compliance requirementsHands-on experience with modern data platforms and large-scale data systems, including:Workflow orchestration: Apache AirflowDistributed processing: Apache Spark, Apache Flink. 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It’s a strong total rewards package designed to support you both today and as you grow with the company.About SpinQuestSpinQuest is a social casino platform built on a simple principle: made by players, for players. Founded in 2025, we've grown into one of the most recognized names in the social gaming space through deep partnerships with leading content creators, original in-house games, and a community-first approach to everything we build.Our brand extends well beyond the platform. We produce original content including documentary series and our own game show, develop collaborative game titles with creator partners, and host large-scale live events that bring our community together in person. 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