Senior Staff Data Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Data Engineer (Python/AWS): Designing and owning the technical architecture of a data platform for an Insurtech MGA with an accent on scalability, maintainability, and AI-driven capabilities. Focus on building robust data pipelines using Snowflake and DBT, and integrating AI into development workflows to drive business value.

Location: Remote (Must be legally authorized to work in the United States)

Salary: $127,036 – $158,795 USD

Company

A growth-stage Insurtech MGA backed by Onex Partners, combining insurance and technology to optimize customer engagement through data and AI/ML.

What you will do

• Own the technical architecture and long-term strategy of the data platform to balance scalability and business value.
• Drive the adoption of AI-assisted development practices and build AI-driven capabilities for the business.
• Partner with executive, product, and data science stakeholders to translate complex business needs into technical strategy.
• Provide hands-on technical mentorship to data engineers through code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Design, build, and maintain data infrastructure for ETL processes using AWS, DBT, SQL on Snowflake, Python, Docker, and Airflow.
• Navigate and scope undefined problems independently to deliver solutions aligned with business priorities.

Requirements

• 7+ years of data engineering experience across the full lifecycle from requirements to production.
• Deep expertise in building and optimizing data models and pipelines using SQL, DBT, and Snowflake.
• 7+ years of experience writing production software in cloud-native environments using Python and AWS (S3, Batch, ECR, DMS, MWAA).
• Experience integrating AI/ML tools into development workflows or building AI-driven data products.
• Demonstrated history as a technical authority driving architecture decisions and setting engineering standards.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Experience with insurance industry systems and technology.
• Prior experience in a staff or principal engineer role.
• Experience operating in a high-growth or private equity-backed environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program allowing staff to share in financial growth.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA contributions.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Remote work support including work-from-home reimbursement.
• Generous time off programs and 11 company-paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities and emergency financial assistance program.