{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f445966048a70a2fd84c31e8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f445966048a70a2fd84c31e8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f445966048a70a2fd84c31e8","title":"Lead Data Engineer","description":"At PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We're deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.\nOur extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there's going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We're willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.\nIf you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.\nAbout the Role:\nAt PitchBook, we believe that the Data Operations team plays a vital role in setting us apart from our competitors. We take immense pride in providing top-quality data to our customers, while also being accountable, collaborative, and receptive to feedback. Our team members are highly engaged, detail-oriented, and always eager to learn and grow as our industry evolves.\nOur reputation for excellence is a direct result of our deep commitment to building the world's best private market database, and we recognize the importance of investing in our team members from day one. That's why we offer specialized training and a mentorship program that is tailored specifically to the needs of the Data Operations team.\nWe value and celebrate the diverse perspectives, talents, and experiences of our team members and recognize the importance of building trust and strong cross-functional partnerships. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to new heights, we invite you to join us at PitchBook.\nAt PitchBook, a Morningstar company, we are always looking forward. We continue to innovate, evolve, and invest in ourselves to bring out the best in everyone. We're deeply collaborative and thrive on the excitement, energy, and fun that reverberates throughout the company.\nOur extensive learning programs and mentorship opportunities help us create a culture of curiosity that pushes us to always find new solutions and better ways of doing things. The combination of a rapidly evolving industry and our high ambitions means there's going to be some ambiguity along the way, but we excel when we challenge ourselves. We're willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.\nIf you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.\nPrimary Job Responsibilities:\nLead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and workflows that support Data Operations\nDefine and implement best practices for data modeling, pipeline orchestration, testing, and monitoring\nDrive improvements in data architecture, including warehousing, transformation layers, and data access patterns\nIdentify opportunities to modernize tooling, improve performance, and reduce operational overhead\nAct as a technical mentor and coach a team of data engineers with diverse experience levels\nUplevel the team's capabilities in SQL, Python, data modeling, and system design\nEstablish coding standards, review processes, and develop best practices\nHelp bridge the gap between operationally minded team members and software engineering rigor\nServe as the primary technical point of contact for Data Operations leadership and key stakeholders\nPartner with Product, Engineering, and Data Platform teams to align architecture and shared capabilities\nTranslate business and operational needs into clear technical requirements and solutions\nInfluence prioritization and roadmap decisions within Data Operations initiatives\nBuild and maintain data solutions that integrate human-driven workflows with automated systems\nDevelop reporting and monitoring solutions to ensure data quality, pipeline reliability, and operational visibility\nDeeply understand Data Operations processes and identify opportunities for automation and optimization\nBalance speed and quality in a fast-moving, ambiguity-rich environment\nSupport the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors\nParticipate in various company initiatives and projects as requested\nSkills and Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Statistics, Information Systems, or related field\n5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles\nAdvanced SQL skills and strong experience working with large, complex datasets\nStrong Python experience for data processing, automation, and pipeline development\nProven experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines (batch and event driven) and data workflows\nExperience with data warehousing concepts and modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake or similar)\nAbility to design scalable, maintainable data models and systems\nStrong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders\nDemonstrated experience mentoring or guiding other engineers (formally or informally)\nExperience working with large-scale proprietary data environments\nFamiliarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) and modern data tooling\nExperience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI\nExposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)\nExperience improving data quality, observability, and governance practices\nExperience applying AI/ML or automation techniques to improve operational efficiency\nMust be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future\nBenefits + Compensation at PitchBook:\nPhysical Health\nComprehensive health benefits\nAdditional medical wellness incentives\nSTD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance\nEmotional Health\nPaid sabbatical program after four years\nPaid family and paternity leave\nAnnual educational stipend\nAbility to apply for tuition reimbursement\nCFA exam stipend\nRobust training programs on industry and soft skills\nEmployee assistance program\nGenerous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days\nSocial Health\nMatching gifts program\nEmployee resource groups\nSubsidized emergency childcare\nDependent Care FSA\nCompany-wide events\nEmployee referral bonus program\nQuarterly team building events\nFinancial Health\n401k match\nShared ownership employee stock program\nMonthly transportation stipend\nPlease be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.\nCompensation\nAnnual base salary: $175,000 - $220,000\nTarget annual bonus percentage: 15%\nWorking Conditions:\nAt the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. Being together in the office fuels our creativity, strengthens our connections, and drives the innovation that sets us apart. Our culture is built on spontaneous moments—those hallway conversations, whiteboard brainstorms, and shared celebrations in each of our global offices—that simply can't be replicated remotely. This role is expected to be in the office 5 days a week.\nThe job conditions for this position are in a standard office setting. Employees in this position use PC and phone on an on-going basis throughout the day. Limited corporate travel may be required to remote offices or other business meetings and events.\nWe are excited to get to know you and your background. Concerned that you might not meet every requirement? 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We're willing to take risks, fail fast, and do it all over again in the pursuit of excellence.\nIf you have a good attitude and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done, PitchBook is the place for you.\nPrimary Job Responsibilities:\nLead the design and development of scalable data pipelines and workflows that support Data Operations\nDefine and implement best practices for data modeling, pipeline orchestration, testing, and monitoring\nDrive improvements in data architecture, including warehousing, transformation layers, and data access patterns\nIdentify opportunities to modernize tooling, improve performance, and reduce operational overhead\nAct as a technical mentor and coach a team of data engineers with diverse experience levels\nUplevel the team's capabilities in SQL, Python, data modeling, and system design\nEstablish coding standards, review processes, and develop best practices\nHelp bridge the gap between operationally minded team members and software engineering rigor\nServe as the primary technical point of contact for Data Operations leadership and key stakeholders\nPartner with Product, Engineering, and Data Platform teams to align architecture and shared capabilities\nTranslate business and operational needs into clear technical requirements and solutions\nInfluence prioritization and roadmap decisions within Data Operations initiatives\nBuild and maintain data solutions that integrate human-driven workflows with automated systems\nDevelop reporting and monitoring solutions to ensure data quality, pipeline reliability, and operational visibility\nDeeply understand Data Operations processes and identify opportunities for automation and optimization\nBalance speed and quality in a fast-moving, ambiguity-rich environment\nSupport the vision and values of the company through role modeling and encouraging desired behaviors\nParticipate in various company initiatives and projects as requested\nSkills and Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Statistics, Information Systems, or related field\n5+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles\nAdvanced SQL skills and strong experience working with large, complex datasets\nStrong Python experience for data processing, automation, and pipeline development\nProven experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines (batch and event driven) and data workflows\nExperience with data warehousing concepts and modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake or similar)\nAbility to design scalable, maintainable data models and systems\nStrong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders\nDemonstrated experience mentoring or guiding other engineers (formally or informally)\nExperience working with large-scale proprietary data environments\nFamiliarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) and modern data tooling\nExperience with BI tools such as Tableau or Power BI\nExposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)\nExperience improving data quality, observability, and governance practices\nExperience applying AI/ML or automation techniques to improve operational efficiency\nMust be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future\nBenefits + Compensation at PitchBook:\nPhysical Health\nComprehensive health benefits\nAdditional medical wellness incentives\nSTD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance\nEmotional Health\nPaid sabbatical program after four years\nPaid family and paternity leave\nAnnual educational stipend\nAbility to apply for tuition reimbursement\nCFA exam stipend\nRobust training programs on industry and soft skills\nEmployee assistance program\nGenerous allotment of vacation days, sick days, and volunteer days\nSocial Health\nMatching gifts program\nEmployee resource groups\nSubsidized emergency childcare\nDependent Care FSA\nCompany-wide events\nEmployee referral bonus program\nQuarterly team building events\nFinancial Health\n401k match\nShared ownership employee stock program\nMonthly transportation stipend\nPlease be aware the above PitchBook benefit and perk offerings are subject to corresponding plan and policy documents and may change during the course of your employment.\nCompensation\nAnnual base salary: $175,000 - $220,000\nTarget annual bonus percentage: 15%\nWorking Conditions:\nAt the heart of our company is a belief in the power of in-person collaboration. 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