At Netlify, the Data, Insights & Systems team is responsible for powering product insights, billing, and customer experience through robust data systems.
The Staff Data Pipeline Engineer will be the first dedicated pipeline engineer within the engineering organization, working across the entire data ecosystem to design, scale, and optimize Kafka-based streaming pipelines.
Responsibilities include implementing real-time pipelines with Kafka and databases like MongoDB, Snowflake, and ClickHouse, refactoring legacy systems for performance and scalability, building observability and alerting systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable data modeling and reporting.
The role emphasizes mentoring engineers, documenting architecture, and balancing innovation with stability to support Netlify’s billing and analytics infrastructure.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience with real-time data processing, managing Kafka clusters, and working across multi-cloud environments, with proficiency in SQL and languages like Go, Python, or Java.
Preferred experience includes usage-based billing systems and orchestration tools like dbt and Airflow.
This is a fully remote role with a salary range of approximately $168,000 - $227,000 USD, depending on location and experience.
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Requirements
Extensive experience building and operating real-time, event-driven data processing systems at scale.
Hands-on experience managing and scaling Kafka clusters and streaming data pipelines in a production environment.
Deep expertise in event streaming architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar).
Strong proficiency with Snowflake, ClickHouse and data modeling for analytical and operational workloads.
Experience working across multi-cloud environments (GCP and AWS preferred).
Proficiency in SQL and programming languages Go, Python, or Java.
Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools (Datadog, Grafana, Monte Carlo etc.).
Experience with source/version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows for data systems.
Demonstrated ability to write production code and design scalable, fault-tolerant data infrastructure.
Track record of mentoring engineers, fostering a culture of data reliability, and improving team capabilities.
Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset for working cross-functionally with data, engineering, product and finance teams.
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Benefits
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Remote work flexibility.
Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
Participation in Netlify’s equity plan.
Support for work-life balance and flexible working hours.
Potential for career advancement within a fast-growing company.