Senior Data Engineer

We are building a modern cloud-native data platform on Google Cloud and looking for a hands-on Senior Data Engineer to own the transformation layer from raw source data through to analytics-ready models that power business reporting and decision-making. Our stack and processes are still evolving, so you'll help shape architecture and standards, not just inherit them.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain layered data transformation pipelines in BigQuery (staging, integration, warehouse/mart models)
• Ensure pipeline reliability through automated testing, CI/CD with Git-based development workflow, scheduling, and monitoring
• Optimize cloud data warehouse performance and compute costs (partitioning, clustering, slot/usage management)
• Collaborate with analysts and BI developers to deliver trusted, well-documented dataContribute to platform and tooling decisions as we mature our data infrastructure

Do you have experience in System performance optimization?, * 3+ years in data engineering or analytics engineering

• Hands-on BigQuery (preferred), Snowflake, or Redshift experience in production
• Experience with a SQL-based transformation framework - Dataform or dbt Core
• Strong SQL - window functions, CTEs, complex joins, performance optimization
• Python proficiency - writing clean, reusable code for data pipelines, scripting, and automation
• Data modeling fundamentals - staging layers, dimensional modeling, fact and dimension tables
• Experience with data ingestion or CDC pipelines into a cloud warehouse
• Strong communication skills - able to explain data models, trade-offs, and pipeline issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership
• An entrepreneurial, builder mindset - comfortable with ambiguity, evolving requirements, and making pragmatic decisions when the playbook doesn't exist yetStrong critical thinking and problem-solving - you question source data, challenge requirements, and translate ambiguous business problems into well-structured data models rather than building the ticket as written

Nice to have

• Broader GCP ecosystem experience: Cloud Composer/Airflow, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, GCS, Datastream
• E-commerce or grocery/retail domain experience
• Familiarity with marketing analytics data such as campaign, CRM, clickstream, or event-tracking data (e.g., Braze, Mixpanel, GA4)
• Experience with a BI tool (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)Data quality and observability tooling

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Gym membership, $140,000-$150,000

Total Rewards & Benefits

· Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

· PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays

· Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Disability coverage

· 401(k) with employer match and Life Insurance

· State-of-the-art Bronx campus with on-site basketball court, cafeteria, and employee market

· Onsite FREE parking

· FREE employee shuttle bus service from nearby Subway station

· Training, leadership development, and tuition discount at local colleges

· 20% employee discount on FreshDirect online orders and Brooklyn wine store

· Minimum 50% employee discount at our onsite employee market

· Mobile phone discounts through partnerships with T-Mobile and Verizon

· Gym membership discounts through NYSC

Our Culture We embrace an in-office culture, composed of individuals who thrive on the collaboration and energy that comes from working together in a shared space. We are looking for people who excel in this environment, where physical presence enhances connections and engagement. At FreshDirect, we've created an environment that thrives on teamwork, where associates can innovate, grow, and have successful careers. Many of our leaders have successfully come up through our ranks. Because of our team's extraordinary efforts, we are a leading innovator in the e-commerce and grocery industries.

At FreshDirect , we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people's homes - faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else. We're not just a food company. We're a technology-powered, customer-obsessed team building one of the most innovative end-to-end food supply chains in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience, and care. We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients - then use smart data, automation, and logistics to deliver them at peak freshness. It's grocery shopping reimagined - and we're just getting started. If you're passionate about innovation, care deeply about what people eat, and want to help build the future of food, we'd love to meet you., Our Values at FreshDirect We live these values every day: A Passion for our customers Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, innovate, and act quickly to exceed expectations with every order and interaction. One team, one mission Everyone contributes & every role matters. We break silos, lift each other up, and share a relentless focus on delivering results. That way, we win together. Delivering excellence, every time We take pride in the quality of our food, service, and the experience we create. Our team goes above and beyond to earn trust and guarantee 100% freshness. Act with integrity We operate with honesty, respect, and accountability in how we treat our customers, teammates, and partners. We own our outcomes and always do what's right, even when no one is watching. Make fast, bold decisions We challenge the status quo, embrace technology, and take smart risks to build a better future. At the same time, we stay true to our NYC roots and care for our community. We love food. Yes, literally all of us. What You'll Love About Working Here * A fast-paced, innovative environment where ideas turn into action * Opportunities for growth - many of our leaders have risen through the ranksDirect impact on how thousands of customers experience food every day