Data Engineer

Guideline is looking for a Data Engineer to join our Platform / Data Engineering team. You will help us build out our data platform to serve the needs of our business today and for broader scale years from now. In this role, you’ll see a direct link between your work and company growth.

 What will you work on

• Build and maintain data infrastructure
• Work collaboratively with a group of data analysts, data scientists, software engineers, operations and support specialists to understand their data needs
• Support existing processes running in production and implement optimized solutions
• Contribute to the tools developed in-house, including automating complex algorithms, at scale and compliant to retirement plan regulations
• Build data expertise and leverage data controls to ensure privacy, security and compliance

What we’re looking for

• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of work experience in data engineering
• Experience in at least one coding language (Python, Scala, etc.) and in SQL
• Experience developing, maintaining and debugging distributed frameworks that can handle data in batch and real-time
• Having a passion for quality, well written and understood code and documentation

We understand that not everyone will be experts in all of these areas on Day One. We value individuals with grit and a growth mindset and will consider someone with the fundamentals who is willing to learn and further their skill set.

Why Guideline

Our values serve as a compass that guides our decisions and are considered non-negotiable, especially when it comes to hiring. Together with our employees, partners, and customers, we live these values every day.  

Everyone has hopes and dreams for the future, but it seems like only some of us are able to financially invest in them. That’s something we’ve made it our mission to solve - to help everyone arrive at a safe, secure retirement. Whatever type of work you choose, whatever the size of your business.  

We’ve done this by building the easiest, most affordable, most comprehensive platform for investing in your financial future.  It replaces doubt and fear with transparency, knowledge and understanding. It makes it possible, even enjoyable, to participate in a retirement plan as an employer, employee or partner.  

Because when you know how to safely, smartly invest today, you’ll be able to do more of what you love when the future arrives. And that is something everyone should be able to look forward to.

 

Here’s Why You Should Apply

Guideline is regularly recognized for helping everyone save - 

• Fast Company, “Most Innovative Companies”

• Plansponsor, “Top 10 Recordkeepers”

• Forbes, “Fintech 50”

• World Economic Forum, “Tech Pioneer” 

• Deloitte LLP, “Technology Fast 500”

Compensation

At Guideline, we believe compensation should be fair and equitable. We take a data-driven approach to set our compensation bands; the successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are always evaluating our pay zones to be as competitive as possible, so keep in mind these may be subject to change in the future.

Please speak with a recruiter for additional information regarding our tier locations and compensation philosophy.

• Metro+:

• The base salary range for this position is $125,000-$140,000 annually.

• Metro:

• The base salary range for this position is $110,500-$125,500 annually.

• National:  

• The base salary range for this position is $108,000-$123,000 annually.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for equity in the form of Incentive Stock Options (ISOs).

At Guideline, base salary is just one component of the overall Total Rewards package offered to employees.  All employees are offered comprehensive benefits and perks to help support you and your family.

• Flexible time off in addition to company holidays — We observe the NYSE Holiday Calendar
• 401(k) with matching contributions — We use our own platform and match 100% of the first 3% contributed, and 50% of the next 2% (for a max employer contribution of 4%)
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance for employees and 70% coverage for dependents
• Opt-out credit if all three plans are waived
• Eligibility to participate in Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and life insurance options
• Mental health benefits, including therapy and coaching through Modern Health, for employees and their dependents
• Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
• 1 - month Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

Annual learning and development stipend — We reimburse approved professional development expenses, up to $750 per employee per year.

Guideline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  Additionally, Guideline participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. 

Guideline is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process can reach out to peopleops@guideline.com.

Guideline is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our applicants. Please refer to Guideline's Privacy Policy for information about our privacy and security practices.

#L2-Remote (Bay Area preferred)Expected Salary Range$108,000—$140,000 USD