Senior Software Engineer - Data Intelligence Platform

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Lead and contribute to initiatives to build 15Five’s Data Intelligence Platform - a team that is paving the way with the right tooling, pipelines, and standards for Data Science and other Engineering teams to create innovative products for strategic and outcomes driven HR teams.
• Work closely with Data Scientists to build AI platform functionalities to support development of complex models and AI applications.
• Work closely with Product/Software Engineers to build data models and pipelines that support the entire Engineering organization’s data needs.
• Work across a diverse tech stack and gain robust experience with Python, DBT, Airflow, Redshift, Relational and No-SQL Databases, Django, etc.
• Design and build data platform features to support scalable and reliable data ingestion, storage, validations, governance, monitoring and observability, ETL and reverse-ETL patterns, and moreImplement software, data, and ML/AI engineering best practices, and set the foundations for MLOps infrastructure.
• Review code and architecture designs developed by other developers, contribute to existing documentation along with creating new ones.
• Bring your Product mindset - contribute to the team’s strategic planning, helping define the vision, goals, and the roadmap.

THE CULTURE

• Our software engineers work in a highly collaborative environment that prioritizes communication, trust, and delivering the highest value to our customers.
• We support the work of our peers by pair programming, reviewing, and providing mentorship.
• We are accountable for our work, and follow through on our commitments - and expect the same of others.
• The team values continuous, direct and actionable feedback.
• The core processes are collaborative, their ownership is shared between all members of the team, and we look forward to new recommendations for process improvements.
• We are comfortable collaborating across teams and orgs, in a remote work environment.
• We encourage asking questions, and raising a hand when something doesn’t seem quite right.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience of software development, including significant experience with algorithms, data structures, and design principles.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages used for data processing and AI, for example Python, Java, C++, Go, Scala; as well as SQL, Relational and No-SQL database technologies.
• Solid understanding of Data Engineering concepts and workflows including ETL pipelines, data modeling, schema design, data enrichment, and data governance.
• Experience with cloud-native development environments of big data systems, and an ability to optimize for cost and performance while building them.
• Familiarity with Python frameworks, especially Django is nice to have.
• Prior experience or familiarity with MLOps, AI model building and running, or knowledge graphs is a plus.
• Experience working remotely and effectively communicating and collaborating with different engineering, product, design, and customer facing teams.

ABOUT 15FIVE
15Five is the holistic performance management company. 15Five equips HR teams with a complete platform solution to improve manager effectiveness, drive high performance and engagement, and increase retention. 15Five’s easy-to-use software, coaching, manager training, and community enables HR leaders to continuously measure engagement and performance, and empower managers to drive change.
At 15Five, we focus on building a diverse team that prioritizes inclusivity and celebrates everyone’s unique identity. We are proud of our thriving hybrid culture that supports a remote-first workplace balanced with distributed office hubs, and annual opportunities for all employees to connect in person. We also offer:
- Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance- Flexible Time Off (minimum 3 weeks off every year)- Employer paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Term Life- 401K with 4% match at 6 months of employment- Inclusive Benefits Stipend (to help cover some of the gap on medical needs not covered by traditional benefits)- Up to 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave for birth and non-birth parents- 15 paid holidays in 2024- TalkSpace (mental health therapy)- Wellness Coach App (offers meditation and movement classes, courses, workshops, and panels in a live and interactive setting)- Thrive Time (2 hours of time on Friday dedicated to your personal self-care/self-growth/recharge activities)- Monthly reimbursement for internet- Sabbatical Program accessed at 7 Years- We also provide extensive training and development such as strengths discovery and alignment and Manager specific development opportunities
For more information see:Our Mission, Vision, & Values - https://www.15five.com/aboutOur People and Culture - https://www.15five.com/about/careersDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging - https://www.15five.com/deibOur Personal & Professional Development Resources - https://www.15five.com/resources/content-library
Reading over the role description and feeling like you don’t check every box? That’s okay; if you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily meet all the criteria, please apply—you could be exactly who we are looking for!
15Five follows equitable hiring practices. Our compensation programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented employees who are highly engaged, high performing, and have an exceptional impact on the business and our customers.
The base salary range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role across all US locations. We benchmark all roles for compensation in ranges relative to the top half of the market of similar tech companies using up-to-date market data. Within the range, individual pay is determined by budget allocated for the role and additional factors, including job-related competencies and skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US job postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. The US new hire base salary for this full-time role is $150,000 + equity + benefits + company bonus eligibility.
Note that base salary ranges are reviewed each year based on up-to-date market data, and team members who are performing are eligible for a merit increase, budget permitting. 
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