[Remote] Senior Staff Engineer, Data

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. FloQast is the leading AI-powered Accounting Transformation Platform, uniquely built by former accountants for accountants. As a Senior Staff Engineer, Data, you’ll drive the design and implementation of the core data platform, enabling teams to build on a reliable and scalable data foundation.ResponsibilitiesLead the design of scalable and reliable data pipelines, storage solutions, and access layers using modern cloud-native technologiesOwn and evolve the core data platform components (e.g., event streaming, lakehouse architecture, batch & streaming ETL, data cataloging)Define best practices for data quality, lineage, privacy, and access control to ensure regulatory compliance and trust in the dataWork closely with Product, Analytics, Infrastructure, and Security teams to align data platform capabilities with organizational goalsMentor engineers across the organization, establish coding and architectural standards, and influence the strategic direction of the platformEvaluate and integrate emerging technologies that improve performance, observability, developer experience, and cost efficiencySkills10+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in data infrastructure, distributed systems, or backend platform engineeringProven track record of designing and delivering production-grade data platforms at scale (e.g., supporting hundreds of TBs of data, thousands of jobs/day)Strong experience with tools like Snowflake, dbt, Kafka, Airflow, Spark, and cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure)Hands-on experience building APIs and services for data access, metadata management, and platform observabilityFamiliarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA) and enterprise-grade security practicesEffective communicator and collaborator who can influence engineering and non-engineering audiences alikeExperience in a startup or high-growth SaaS environmentExposure to AI/ML data pipelines or real-time analytics platformsBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionFamily Forming benefitsLife & Disability InsuranceUnlimited VacationCompany OverviewFloQast is a financial close management software designed to streamline the month-end close process for accounting teams. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.floqast.com.Company H1B SponsorshipFloQast has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.