Job description
About Crunchbase
Crunchbase is a predictive solution that provides intelligence on private companies, powered by the unique combination of live private company data, AI, and market activity from over 80 million users. We predict private market movements that matter to help investors, dealmakers, and analysts make the right decisions.
We are committed to fostering a positive, diverse, and inclusive culture by hiring for potential and embracing individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. We value transparency and openness, believing that an inclusive environment strengthens our teams and enhances our products.
Crunchbase has a remote-first approach, and is open to hiring in residents of these states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington
Our inclusive remote-first culture, generous PTO policies, competitive pay, and employee wellness benefits set us apart!
Data Platform Team
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting and implementing robust data solutions to support the growing needs of our organization. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to design and maintain data pipelines, optimize data storage and retrieval, and contribute to the overall success of our data-driven initiatives.
What You’ll Do:
- Data Architecture and Design: Design and implement scalable and efficient data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into effective solutions.
- Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and optimize data pipelines for both batch and real-time processing. Ensure the seamless flow of data across systems, maintaining high standards for data quality and reliability.
- Data Modeling and Optimization: Develop and maintain data models that align with business needs and support analytical requirements. Optimize data storage, processing, and retrieval for maximum efficiency and performance.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their needs and provide data engineering support. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical team members effectively.
- Performance Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Implement monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address performance issues. Troubleshoot and resolve data-related problems in a timely manner.
- Technology Evaluation and Adoption: Stay abreast of industry trends and evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance our data capabilities. Make recommendations for technology adoption based on the organization’s goals and objectives.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
What We’re Looking For:
- 4+ years of experience in data engineering with a focus on designing and building scalable data solutions.
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Strong experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
You may also be entitled to receive equity and benefits.
Salary Range
$175,000—$195,000 USD
What Crunchbase Offers:
- Competitive salary and equity in the form of stock options
- Remote first policy
- Generous Reimbursement policy for learning and development activities
- Monthly Wellness stipend
- 14 weeks of fully-paid time off for various life situations (like welcoming a new born or caring for family)
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 22 Holidays in 2025
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
- Incredible medical, vision and dental benefits for employees and their families (including PPO, HDHP, and INO plans)
- 401(k) and Roth plans, and free annual financial adviser check-in
- Monthly internet stipend
- Work from home allowance to purchase furniture for your work from home space
- Matching charity contributions for our Townhall awards
- A team of creative, transparent entrepreneurs driven to accomplish our mission
At Crunchbase, we value team members who are passionate and enthusiastic about what we’re building here. We believe there is no “perfect” candidate, and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you’re passionate about Crunchbase and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!
Crunchbase does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, veteran status, military obligations, or marital status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Every day our team is honored to work with entrepreneurs and innovators from every corner of the globe, and we aim to build a team that reflects the diversity of our customers. Each individual at Crunchbase brings their own perspectives, work experiences, lifestyles, and cultures with them, and we believe that a more diverse team creates more innovative products, provides a better service to its customers, and helps us all grow and learn as individuals.
