[Remote] Staff Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lob is a company transforming the way businesses use direct mail through technology. They are seeking an experienced Staff Data Engineer to lead the design and buildout of a unified event tracking platform, collaborating with various teams to enhance data products and systems while mentoring other engineers.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with colleagues in the Data, Product, and Engineering teams to unify Lob’s foundational data ecosystem and enable the buildout of internal and external data productsCreate modular, reusable frameworks to enable other engineering teams to publish events to the unified platformImplement thorough monitoring and alerting to ensure the health of the data platformApply software development best practices to ensure maintainability of the platformPartner with the Engineering Manager to set the Data team’s roadmap & define team processesCoach and mentor mid-level engineers on the Data team regarding technical best practices and problem-solvingCreate and maintain documentation for data products and systemsAdvise stakeholders on the constraints and assumptions of the data processed through the unified data platformDeprecate outdated legacy systems without negatively impacting core functionality for end usersMonitor Cloud and SaaS spend for unusual spikes and seek out opportunities to save costsParticipate in the team on-call rotation (approximately 1 in 4 weeks). Triage and resolve alerts as neededCoordinate with other Staff+ engineers on the broader tech team to align decision making and execute strategic initiativesSkillsBachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field, or equivalent work experienceAt least 8 years (but preferably 10 or more) of combined experience in Data, ML, and/or Software EngineeringExpertise in Cloud Data Warehousing (Snowflake strongly preferred, Redshift is a plus)Expertise in streaming data processing systems such as Kafka and Apache FlinkExpertise in modern software development fundamentals including APIs, version control, containerization, and CICDExpertise in a variety of database types, including transactional databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and document/vector databases (like Elasticsearch), with ability to select the right tool for a given jobFamiliarity with dbt (data build tool)Familiarity with pipeline orchestration engines (Apache Airflow or Prefect preferred)Familiarity with Change Data Capture (CDC) patterns and methodsExcellent verbal, written, and visual communication skillsExcellent organizational and project management skillsAbility to be decisive & adaptable in the face of ambiguityProficient with project management tools including JiraExperience with AI-assisted coding tools like ClaudeCode or CursorBenefitsThe compensation for this role consists of a base salary + additional RSUs.EquityPerksCompetitive benefitsRemote working opportunities in AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NE, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, and WACompany OverviewLob provides direct mail and address verification APIs which allows businesses to send personalized mail to their customers. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://lob.com.Company H1B SponsorshipLob has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 5 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.