Senior Data Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our... problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. What Youll Do: We are looking for a seasoned Senior Data Engineer to lead the development of a state-of-the-art data warehouse for Archer from the ground up. This role is critical in collaborating closely with analytics teams and business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translating these into effective data solutions. A strong emphasis on data governance and establishing a high-quality data foundation is essential. In this role, you will be tasked with various aspects of data engineering. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to the following. • Architect and construct a comprehensive data warehouse, focusing on scalability, efficiency, reliability and solving business problems. • Engage actively with analytics teams and business stakeholders to understand their data needs, ensuring the data architecture supports decision-making processes effectively. • Develop and optimize ETL processes, data models, and data architectures for data transformation, structures, metadata, and workload management. • Implement and maintain robust data governance practices, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and security. • Leverage big data technologies and tools for large-scale data processing and analytics. • Establish and oversee data quality monitoring and alerting systems to identify and rectify data inconsistencies and errors promptly. • Keep abreast of the latest trends in data engineering and big data technologies. What You Need: • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics or related field. • A minimum of 5 years of experience in analytics engineering or data engineering, with a significant focus and hands on experience on data modeling and warehouse development. • Demonstrated expertise in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, data modeling, and data warehousing principles. • Strong knowledge and practical experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, S3, Cloud Data Warehouse solutions (like Snowflake, Redshift, or Databricks). • Expert in SQL and familiar with Spark (PySpark). Proficiency in one or more programming languages, particularly Python, Java, or Scala. • Skilled in establishing data governance, encompassing data quality, metadata management, lineage tracking, and access control, with a dedicated focus on building robust, high-quality data foundations. • Familiarity with analytics and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, Mode, Superset or similar platforms. • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. • Excellent communication abilities, both in written and verbal form, are essential for effective collaboration with diverse teams. Bonus Qualifications: • Proficient with various cloud providers, e.g., AWS, and experienced in data development in cloud environments. • Experience with machine learning algorithms and AI, including the use of frameworks to apply predictive models and advanced analytics within data engineering projects. • Skills in handling and processing real-time data streams using technologies like Flink, or Spark stream. • Knowledge and experience in data security protocols and practices, understanding how to protect sensitive data, and familiarity with regulations like GDPR or CCPA. Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $134,400 - $168,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archers People Team at Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer…