Data Governance Engineer (Data Governance Team)

Semrush is a brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact. We unify SEO authority and AI visibility, so brands are found, cited, and chosen everywhere search happens. That’s how Semrush gained the trust of over 28 million users-from scaling startups to Fortune 500 companies.Here, you own the way you work, but we move as one unbeatable team.We don’t just lead the market, we’re busy creating the world where Semrush is an unfair advantage for every marketer.We move fast in ways to help you grow. Here, you have room to experiment, keep what works, and learn quickly from what doesn’t.Ready to share our ambition and make an impact? Then, this role may be for you.About The RoleWe are looking for a highly collaborative and technically strong Data Governance Engineer to help scale and mature governance practices across our Analytics ecosystem. This role is ideal for someone who combines hands?on engineering capabilities with a systems?thinking mindset and a strong focus on operational excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and continuously improve governance frameworks for data integrations, including data cataloging, ownership models, SLAs, and lifecycle managementEstablish and operationalize clear ownership structures, prioritization mechanisms, and incident management processes for data sources within the integration layer of the data warehousePartner with business and technical stakeholders to identify high-impact use cases and define data contracts that improve the quality, reliability, and stability of critical reporting assetsDrive the adoption and operationalization of Data-as-a-Product practices across the Analytics DivisionPromote, enable, and support Data Governance and Data Quality standards, best practices, and scalable control mechanismsContribute hands?on to the development and maintenance of governance infrastructure, orchestration capabilities, metadata platforms, and automation solutionsCollaborate cross?functionally with Analytics, Data Engineering, Platform, and business teams to ensure alignment, accountability, and consistency across the data ecosystemProactively identify governance gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities to strengthen the stability and robustness of the Analytics environmentAbout YouMove together. Raise the bar. Learn fast-grow faster. That’s the default. And here’s what else is needed to succeed in this role:3+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, DataOps, or similar data-focused roles2+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Management, or related areasStrong SQL skills and working knowledge of PythonUnderstanding of data architecture, data integration patterns, data pipelines, and data warehouse conceptsExperience working with data catalogs, lineage tools, metadata management systems, or governance platformsExperience defining or supporting data SLAs, data contracts, operational processes, or incident management workflowsExperience collaborating with cross?functional stakeholders in data?intensive environmentsStrong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across technical and business teamsEffective communication skills with the ability to align teams around governance standards and processesOwnership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives end?to?end and proactively resolve issuesStrong structured thinking and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving environmentsProactive problem?solving approach with focus on scalability, reliability, and continuous improvementExperience with modern data stack tools such as dbt, Airflow, BigQuery, OpenMetadata, or similar technologiesFamiliarity with cloud?based data platforms and services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Familiarity with AI?assisted engineering and productivity tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar)About The PerksUnlimited PTOHobby & team building budget allowanceEmployee Support ProgramLoss of family member financial aidEmployee Resource GroupsA Little More About UsSemrush is the leading brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact.Built on the industry’s most expansive proprietary dataset, Semrush delivers AI-driven insights across GEO, SEO, Agentic Search Optimization, content marketing, paid media, and social strategy. The company was founded in ** and is headquartered in Boston, MA with a global presence across North America, Europe and Asia.We’ve built something people are proud to be part of. And the awards agree: Great Place to Work, DEI Workplace, Diversity Champion Award, International Inclusion Award, Most Women Friendly Employers, Best Place for Working Parents. All thanks to **+ employees who build the company every day.About Our Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion CommitmentsSemrush is an equal opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers around the world unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you feel that you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged to apply! We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace.We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.#J-*****-Ljbffr

Move together. Raise the bar. Learn fast-grow faster. That’s the default. And here’s what else is needed to succeed in this role: 3+ years of experience in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, DataOps, or similar data-focused roles 2+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Management, or related areas Strong SQL skills and working knowledge of Python Understanding of data architecture, data integration patterns, data pipelines, and data warehouse concepts Experience working with data catalogs, lineage tools, metadata management systems, or governance platforms Experience defining or supporting data SLAs, data contracts, operational processes, or incident management workflows Experience collaborating with cross?functional stakeholders in data?intensive environments Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across technical and business teams Effective communication skills with the ability to align teams around governance standards and processes Ownership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives end?to?end and proactively resolve issues Strong structured thinking and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving environments Proactive problem?solving approach with focus on scalability, reliability, and continuous improvement Experience with modern data stack tools such as dbt, Airflow, BigQuery, OpenMetadata, or similar technologies Familiarity with cloud?based data platforms and services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Familiarity with AI?assisted engineering and productivity tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar)

Semrush is a brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact. We unify SEO authority and AI visibility, so brands are found, cited, and chosen everywhere search happens. That’s how Semrush gained the trust of over 28 million users-from scaling startups to Fortune 500 companies. Here, you own the way you work, but we move as one unbeatable team. We don’t just lead the market, we’re busy creating the world where Semrush is an unfair advantage for every marketer. We move fast in ways to help you grow. Here, you have room to experiment, keep what works, and learn quickly from what doesn’t. Ready to share our ambition and make an impact? Then, this role may be for you., Semrush is the leading brand visibility platform, empowering marketers to command their online presence and create measurable impact. Built on the industry’s most expansive proprietary dataset, Semrush delivers AI-driven insights across GEO, SEO, Agentic Search Optimization, content marketing, paid media, and social strategy. The company was founded in ** and is headquartered in Boston, MA with a global presence across North America, Europe and Asia. We’ve built something people are proud to be part of. And the awards agree: Great Place to Work, DEI Workplace, Diversity Champion Award, International Inclusion Award, Most Women Friendly Employers, Best Place for Working Parents. All thanks to **+ employees who build the company every day. About Our Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Commitments Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers around the world unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you feel that you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged to apply! We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. #J-*****-Ljbffr