Data Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer and Analyst combo who can analyze data and design, implement, and maintain our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work with customers to understand key metrics needed, build efficient data pipelines and queries to surface them, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions that drive business insights.

Responsibilities

• Data workflows: Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using ETL/ELT processes to collect, process, and transform data from various sources
• Customer engagement: Work with customers to understand key metrics needed and analyze data to provide solutions
• Data modeling: Develop and optimize database schemas, data models, and data warehousing solutions
• Data quality: Implement data validation and quality checks to ensure data integrity throughout the pipeline
• Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for data processes, pipelines, and architectures
• Engineering Support: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data systems for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency
• Data automation: Automate routine data operations and establish monitoring systems for data flows

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or similar role
• Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and shell scripting
• Experience with data processing and transformation frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Airflow, Kafka, DBT)
• Proficiency in designing and optimizing database schemas (relational and NoSQL)
• Knowledge of data warehousing solutions
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their data services

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with data governance frameworks and compliance requirements
• Experience with real-time data processing systems

About Us

Salient is building the future of consumer loan servicing, starting by transforming the auto lending industry. Since our September 2023 launch, we've:

• Scaled to more than $10M in ARR
• Partnered with some of the largest consumer lenders in America
• Cash flow positive
• Raised $65m in funding
• Interfaced with more than 2 million unique US consumers
• Processed over $150M in cash transactions
• Prevented $30M in fraud
• Identified 35k+ CFPB violations
• In-person office culture in San Francisco, CA

Backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator.