Lead Data Engineer

About Ruggable:

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function.

If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!

Job Summary:

Ruggable is transforming its data ecosystem—modernizing a legacy platform while building a cutting-edge, scalable system from the ground up to power our next phase of growth.As a Lead Data Engineer, you’ll drive the technical direction and build high-impact, scalable data infrastructure that empowers data-driven decisions across the organization. You’ll lead the design and orchestration of complex data pipelines, optimize platform performance, and ensure governance and compliance with best practices.Collaborating with technology leadership and cross-functional teams, you’ll align data strategy with business priorities while mentoring junior engineers and setting standards of excellence.

If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex challenges and shaping the future of data at Ruggable, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

Architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective data infrastructure using cloud-based EDW technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift) and AWS services (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda)
Design, build, and optimize ELT pipelines and workflows to meet analytics and reporting needs
Lead technical design and code reviews, setting standards for data engineering excellence and scalability
Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data infrastructure with strategic business goals and drive innovation
Ensure data governance, security, and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) while leading platform enhancements

What You’ll Need to Have:

Mastery of SQL and object-oriented programming (preferably Python), with a track record of designing and maintaining efficient, scalable codebases
Extensive experience architecting, developing, and orchestrating complex ELT pipelines and workflows to meet organizational SLAs for analytics and reporting
Advanced expertise in cloud-based EDW technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift) and AWS services (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda), with the ability to architect and implement scalable, cost-efficient, and secure data solutions
Proven ability to independently scope, own, and deliver large-scale, cross-functional data engineering projects with minimal oversight, aligning technical execution with strategic business priorities
Demonstrated leadership in defining technical direction, conducting high-impact technical reviews, and influencing team-wide architectural decisions
Expertise in creating and optimizing data models for usability and performance while enforcing governance best practices, including security, privacy, and compliance
Proven success mentoring and developing junior engineers while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Strong communication skills, with the ability to distill technical concepts for diverse audiences and build alignment across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Exceptional problem-solving abilities, balancing ideal solutions with practical constraints while maintaining high standards on critical aspects of implementation

Compensation:

$180,000 - $190,000 per year base salary
An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role
Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

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Life at Ruggable

Ruggable is a Los Angeles-based, venture-backed e-commerce company revolutionizing the market for residential and commercial rugs. Our patented 2-Piece Rug System allows you to remove the top layer of your rug and wash it in your home washing machine, offering an affordable, stylish and convenient solution for young families, pet owners, and busy individuals. We're a small, entrepreneurial team with big ambitions. We have a strong brand, established traction and amazing advisers fueling our steady growth. It's an exciting time here at Ruggable!

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