Guild is looking for a Principal AI & Data Platforms Engineer to lead technical strategy and execution for their robust, scalable, and modern data ecosystem. The role requires 12+ years of data engineering experience and expertise in various data tools and technologies.
Requirements
- 12+ years of data engineering or relevant experience, with demonstrated leadership in complex technical environments.
- Expert-level SQL skills, including advanced performance optimization, query tuning, complex CTEs, window functions, and data orchestration.
- Advanced proficiency in Python for sophisticated pipeline development, automation, API integrations, and scalable, maintainable code design.
- Data Trust is important to us, so significant experience implementing Change Data Capture (CDC) at scale is a must
- Extensive hands-on expertise with Databricks architecture and optimization, specifically around Unity Catalog, Medallion Architecture, MLFlow, and the Databricks MCP Platform
- Extensive hands-on expertise with Snowflake architecture and optimization, advanced dbt modeling strategies, and comprehensive integration using Fivetran.
- Strong command of infrastructure as code (Terraform), Unix/Linux environments, and version control (Git).
- Deep expertise in relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, AuroraDB) and substantial experience with NoSQL databases like DynamoDB.
- Advanced understanding of data modeling, warehousing methodologies, and modern ETL/ELT frameworks.
- Proven track record aligning technical designs to strategic business objectives and commercial outcomes.
- Experience leading technical initiatives within agile, high-growth environments utilizing modern data stack tools.
- In-depth knowledge of data governance, privacy, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks.
- Expert understanding of CI/CD, continuous delivery, automated testing, and change management best practices.
Benefits
- Access to low-cost, high-quality health care options through Cigna and Kaiser (due to coverage limitations, Kaiser is currently only available in CA & CO)
- Access to a 401k to help save for the future
- Open vacation policy for employees to rest and recharge
- 8 days of fully-paid sick leave, to take the time to heal and or recover
- Family-friendly benefits, including 12 weeks of parental leave for non-birthing parents and 18-20 weeks for birthing parents; 4-week ramp-up period for when employees return from a leave of 6 weeks or more; as well as employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-sponsored life insurance, fertility and caregiving benefits.
- Well-rounded wellness benefits including free and low cost mental health resources and financial wellbeing support services
- Education benefits and tuition assistance to help your future development and growth
