About the role

Software Engineer III enhancing data platforms for GlossGenius, a fintech ecosystem startup. Driving data models and pipelines in Snowflake and Clickhouse to support AI-driven products.

Responsibilities

As an Software Engineer III, Data Platform, you'll be both a hands-on technical expert and a strategic leader. You'll drive the design of core data models and pipelines in our Snowflake and Clickhouse lakehouse, setting the standards for quality, reliability, and scalability across the platform.
You'll own end-to-end solutions—from architecture and implementation to operations and optimization—while helping guide the long-term direction of GlossGenius' data ecosystem. You'll collaborate across teams to turn complex business problems into robust data solutions, mentor engineers to help them grow and deliver at a higher level, and help the team evolve toward a fully governed lakehouse with fine-grained access controls and consistent lineage.
Design and implement core data models and pipelines that power analytics, ML, and product experiences
Implement modern data lake orchestration patterns, including medallion architectures
Architect and evolve a scalable, cost-efficient, and reliable lakehouse foundation using Snowflake, Clickhouse, and orchestration tools
Define best practices and technical standards that improve data quality, governance, and performance across teams
Mentor engineers and foster a culture of ownership, operational excellence, and continuous learning
Shape the long-term technical vision and roadmap for GlossGenius' data platform

5+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong background in data architecture, data modeling, and distributed data systems
Deep expertise in modern lakehouse technologies such as Snowflake and Clickhouse
Experience implementing modern data orchestration patterns for big data use-cases, including batch and streaming workloads
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python or Scala, including performance optimization and large-scale ETL design
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, set standards, and influence decisions across teams
Comfort owning systems end-to-end, including monitoring, reliability, and cost management
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.

Flexible PTO
Competitive health & dental insurance options, with premiums partially or fully covered by GG
In-person opportunities that are designed to help team members foster collaboration and build community (ie; working out of a co-working space, team dinners, and other team building activities)
Fertility and adoption benefits via Carrot
Generous, fully-paid parental leave policy
401k benefit - employees are eligible to contribute starting day 1 of employment
Professional Development - employees receive a yearly stipend for approved learning and educational-related expenses
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Dependent Care FSA
Home office support