Senior Data Engineer

Our Story and Purpose

Tilia, founded in 2014 and launched in 2019 by Linden Research, Inc., is a licensed money transmitter and registered money services business in the U.S. Tilia enables publishers of video games and virtual worlds to create in-world economies and monetize user interaction. Built to be robust, flexible, and secure, Tilia powers virtual economies of leading and cutting-edge publishers with hundreds of millions of dollars in circulation.

Tilians value a workplace that's as diverse as our products. As we continue to grow, we remain dedicated to building a company that is rooted in organizational health, strengths-based leadership, and the belief that teams are stronger than individuals.

If you want access to the forefront of payment platforms that supports the creator economy, this is the place for you. We've created space for everyone to find belonging and invite you to come as you are.

Your Mission

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to build and maintain the critical warehouse infrastructure that supports our team's decision making.

This is an independent contributor role, reporting to our Director of Engineering. In this role, you will develop databases, standards, guidelines and quality assurance for data deliverables. These projects include conceptual design, capacity planning, external data interface specification, data loading, data maintenance, and data security policy. You will be responsible for data infrastructure decisions and architecture proposals and drive daily development of data products that serve the internal and external clients of the organization.

How You'll Grow With Us

The stability of an established company with new startup momentum. An unparalleled opportunity to create relationships, systems, strategy and culture. An environment where your voice will be heard and your impact deeply felt. A sense of belonging where your work is appreciated and rewarded.

At Tilia, we stay on the bleeding edge of tech. We maintain high standards for tech and best in class data integrity.

The Impact You'll Drive

• Operational excellence to extend a world class data lake/warehouse in GCP BigQuery, holding Data Warehouse architecture and performance to a high standard.
• Seamlessly extract, transform & load production data feeding our complex financial reporting.
• Partnership with Producers and Analysts to support key metrics and reports for business development for us and our publishers.
• Ongoing development of our Python based extract load transform framework using modern development practices: version control, testing, etc.
• Ensure data development is kept in sync by actively participating in product development.

How You'll Shape Our Future

At Tilia, we celebrate all the dimensions of diversity, including diversity of experience. We recognize that candidates applying for this role will be most successful if they bring the following with them:

• 8+ years as a professional Software Engineer; 6+ years relevant Data Engineering experience.
• Deep technical understanding of SQL and relational concepts.
• Extensive experience optimizing SQL queries and developing indexes for performance.
• Strong software development experience in Python, including testing.
• Expertise working with data in the cloud: AWS, GCP preferred.
• Experience developing DAG-based ETL jobs using AirFlow.
• Experience working with version control systems, such as Git.
• Experience with AWS Data Migration Service a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong record of excellent communication, problem solving, and attention to detail.

If you feel like you don't meet all of the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply anyway. The confidence gap and imposter syndrome can sometimes get in the way of meeting incredible candidates and we don't want it to get in the way of meeting you. We encourage you to reach out if you have belief in our mission and your own ability to contribute to our team.

The Fine Print

Pay Transparency Notice

At Tilia, our Total Rewards philosophy is rooted in fairness, equity, and an unbiased approach to compensation, paired with competitive benefits across all locations where we operate.

For this San Francisco Bay Area-based role, the salary range is $161,028 - $217,728, with a midpoint of $189,378.

New hires start between the minimum and midpoint of the applicable geo-defined range, with final base pay determined by several factors, including experience, skills, competencies, internal equity, and market data calibration.

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a generous benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Our talent partners will provide more details during the hiring process.

Essential Role Functions & Work Environment

The details below outline the core functions and work environment required for this role. Tilia is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities in performing these essential duties.

• Perform focused, computer-based tasks and collaborate effectively with coworkers in a dynamic, in-office environment. While some remote collaboration may occur, in-office presence is an essential requirement of this role to foster creativity, teamwork, and spontaneous problem-solving.
• Communicate clearly and effectively through typing, using hands and fingers for keyboard tasks.
• Maintain the ability to sit, stand, or remain stationary for extended periods (up to eight hours) during calls, meetings, or collaborative sessions, with ergonomic workstations and tools provided.
• Sustain prolonged attention on a computer monitor to perform tasks requiring visual focus and attention to detail.
• Travel may be required for business meetings, team summits, or company events, where in-person participation is an essential part of the role to foster collaboration, alignment, and engagement.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Tilia celebrates and values diversity in all its forms, including differences in thought, race, national origin, culture, age, experience, religion, economic and social status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and disability. We believe that fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging empowers us to create and share meaningful experiences-both within our team and across the virtual communities we serve.

We are committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Candidates from all backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply and contribute to shaping the future of virtual experiences.

Global Data Privacy Notice

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