Hybrid Junior Data Platform Engineer

at Trulioo

• Job title: Junior Data Platform Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, ETL, Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Diego, United States

About the role

• Junior Data Platform Engineer at Trulioo contributing to systems for digital identity verification. Building data pipelines and collaborating with engineers and data scientists in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and maintaining data ingestion and transformation pipelines from internal and external data sources.
• Learn to design data models for SQL, NoSQL, and modern data stores (e.g., vector or graph databases).
• Support efforts to integrate and test ML models for tasks like entity resolution, semantic enrichment, and similarity search.
• Work with senior engineers to optimize data workflows, monitor data quality, and improve pipeline performance.
• Contribute to documentation, testing, and experimentation around new data tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions.

Requirements

• 2 years of professional experience (or strong academic / open-source / project experience) in data engineering, ML engineering, or software development.
• Solid programming fundamentals, ideally in Python.
• Basic understanding of data modeling, ETL concepts, and working with databases (SQL or NoSQL).
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Eagerness to learn and apply best practices in data engineering and MLOps.
• Passionate about learning and experimenting with new data technologies.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator - comfortable asking questions and collaborating with peers.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to take ownership of projects.
• Excited to grow within a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a robust benefits package for full-time, permanent employees, including health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company match, paid time off, parental leave, and an annual education & training stipend (equivalent to $1,000 in local currency).
• Flexible Hybrid Working Environment: Our offices are designed to support both collaboration and flexibility. Enjoy weekly lunches, quality coffee, and regular social events. Many locations also feature parent rooms, on-site gyms, comfortable lounges, and adaptable workstations to support your comfort and productivity.
• Wellness: We care about your well-being. Team members have access to wellness workshops and events, as well as a complimentary Headspace subscription to help you stay focused, grounded, and energized.
• Employee Resource Groups: Belonging is an important part of doing your best work. Our ERGs provide an inclusive space, support and community for employees of diverse backgrounds and allies.