Data Engineer

Branch helps millions of workers get paid faster and manage their money better. Our team is responsible for the data that drives many critical processes at Branch, including money movement, automated fraud response, and client reporting., * Design and implement data integrations across multiple backend business systems, ensuring efficient and reliable data flows

• Work on streaming data processing using frameworks like Apache Beam to handle real-time data ingestion and transformation
• Build and maintain APIs to enable seamless data access and sharing across internal teams and platforms
• Manage orchestration and automation of workflows using Airflow on Kubernetes
• Define what 'correct' means for the data you own, and back it with monitoring, alerting, and integration tests
• Build reusable patterns and components (hooks, plugins, alerting utilities) that are easily adoptable by other engineers and processes
• Break down ambiguous work into actionable tasks, surface edge cases and failure modes early, and clarify requirements with stakeholders
• Communicate tradeoffs, assumptions, and risks clearly in design reviews and PRs

• 5+ years of Data Engineering experience
• 3+ years of Airflow experience
• Expert in Python and SQL
• Strong working knowledge of our existing tech stack: Snowflake, Airflow, DBT, GCP
• BS in Computer Science or related field

Nice to Have

• Previous work experience in Fintech, Payments, or related industries
• Experience with managing Airflow on Kubernetes
• Experience with data streaming (Apache Beam, Dataflow)
• Experience with automated ETL (Fivetran, HighTouch), Must be currently authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship or transfer.

The base salary range for this role is $160-175k. The salary range displayed reflects an average base salary range for the position across all the U.S. The base salary offered to an applicant could be higher or lower based on each applicant's specific skill set, depth of experience, relevant education or training, etc., * Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Stock options
• Free Premium-Tier Origin Financial Wellness subscription
• Monthly home-office stipend
• 401k (TransAmerica)
• 12-weeks paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• Flexible time off + sick and safe time
• 11 paid company holidays
• Branch@Branch Same Day Pay Option

Working at Branch

A remote-first company with employees located throughout the U.S., Branch emphasizes transparency, accountability, and trust to create a collaborative environment where our product, engineering, marketing, customer support, customer success, and sales teams can all thrive together. Learn more about what we do in this video!

Our collaborative spirit has helped us become an award-winning FinTech company, with Branch's innovation and workplace recognized across industries. Branch has been honored by Inc., the Webby Awards, Benzinga FinTech Awards, FinTech Breakthrough Awards, Top Workplaces USA, Great Places to Work, and EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Heartland, among others.

Learn more about our culture, approach, technology, and people here: https://www.branchapp.com/about

Branch is on a mission to empower workers with financial freedom. We do this by helping companies accelerate payments and providing working Americans with accessible, free financial services. We're committed to building and delivering more inclusive, transparent, and frictionless financial products. Our goal of empowerment extends to our own employees, too. Have a great idea? Share it today and it might just get implemented tomorrow. As a member of our team, your voice and creativity matter-and they can directly impact our products, company, and culture. We not only focus on attracting great talent from across the country, but also on building teams that help that talent thrive. That means valuing a diversity of opinions and working styles, while creating a shared belief in innovation, initiative, and winning together. Come join our team as we develop new ways to improve the lives of working Americans.