Data Platform Engineer

As a Data Platform Engineer at Riskified, your primary responsibilities will include implementing and managing our data streaming platform, ensuring its performance, scale, and stability. You'll administrate and monitor the platform while also developing self-service tools for other development departments. Guiding and mentoring other team members will also be part of your role as you resolve complex data-related issues and research new technologies.

To qualify for the Data Platform Engineer position at Riskified, candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Data Engineering or Big Data infrastructure. A hands-on background with data streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka, Apache Pulsar, or Spark Streaming is essential. A degree in Computer Science or a related field is also required, along with experience in high-scale, production-grade projects.

A Data Platform Engineer at Riskified should be familiar with data streaming technologies, including Apache Kafka and Apache Flink. Additional expertise with cloud technologies such as Kubernetes and services from cloud providers like AWS or Google Cloud will be advantageous. Familiarity with infrastructure tools like Helm, Ansible, and Terraform, as well as programming in Scala, is also beneficial.

At Riskified, we are deeply committed to the professional growth of our employees. Data Platform Engineers have access to role-based technical skills training, global onboarding, and full access to platforms like Udemy. We believe that investing in the development of our employees not only enhances their skills but also drives the success of our organization.

The work culture at Riskified is dynamic and collaborative, encouraging innovative thinking and teamwork. We value bright and driven individuals who are passionate about their work. Employees enjoy a hybrid work mode with flexible schedules, and we regularly host team events, happy hours, and wellness programs to foster community and collaboration.

In your answer, highlight specific data streaming technologies you have worked with, like Apache Kafka or Spark Streaming. Discuss your role in projects, the challenges faced, and how you resolved them to showcase your technical capabilities.

Provide examples of monitoring and provisioning techniques you've used to maintain platform reliability. Discuss tools you have employed, such as Prometheus for monitoring, and proactive strategies to identify and mitigate potential issues.

Share a specific example of a challenge you encountered in a high-scale project and how you addressed it. Discuss resilience, scalability concerns, and solutions implemented to ensure smooth operations despite the challenges.

Discuss your philosophy on mentorship and provide examples of how you have guided junior engineers. Explain techniques you used to facilitate knowledge sharing, practical learning experiences, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Explain your approach to technology evaluation. Discuss how you perform proof-of-concept assessments and implement new technologies into production-grade systems, emphasizing systematic research and testing.

Illustrate the importance of collaboration in your projects. Provide examples of working with cross-functional teams, sharing knowledge, and how this collaborative approach has led to improved outcomes.

Describe a specific tool you designed, its purpose, and how it improved accessibility for other teams. Discuss any feedback received and how it impacted the overall productivity and efficiency within the organization.

Discuss features such as real-time processing capabilities, scalability, and resilience. Explain why these features are crucial in your experience, and how you have ensured they are prioritized in your work.

Share your methods for staying informed, such as attending webinars, participating in tech forums, or pursuing further education. Discuss how this ongoing learning benefits your role and contributions to the team.

Select a specific achievement that highlights your skills and contributions to a project or organization. Describe the impact of your work and how it played a role in achieving the company’s objectives.