Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform
Remote, USA
Full Time Senior-level / Expert USD 103K - 172K
Marqeta
Marqeta is the world's first modern card issuing platform. Our open API platform allows businesses to instantly issue cards and process payments.Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card-issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real-time. Marqeta is powering the most well-known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc.). Today nearly 8 out of 10 Americans use a product powered by Marqeta every week. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.
We are looking for a Sr. Software Engineer with passion for software engineering excellence to build large-scale platform that enable cross-product solutions.
The Data Platform team is a diverse, agile-thinking, and highly-skilled professionals. We use our combined capabilities to enable the organization with innovation, speed, agility, scalability and efficiency. Bringing an innovative, high tech, modern and inspiring approach that helps to align employees with Marqeta’s vision, fun culture and strategy is essential.
We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely within the United States. We’d love for you to join us!
Learn more about our Product and Engineering team
What you'll do
- Build an efficient, scalable data processing service using Java, Spark or Python.
- Contribute to the architecture design of the Data Platform while taking account of current data problems and following engineering best practices.
- Apply a creative thinking approach to determine technical solutions that further business goals and align with company strategies.
- You will monitor and operate production services and understand user needs while ensuring happy customers.
- Foster learning and innovation by leveraging and building on new technologies while maintaining a strong customer centric mindset
What we're looking for
- You have 5+ years of industry experience in software development in Java, big data and large-scale data platforms
- You have at least 2+ years of experience leading Big Data development projects
- You possess 2+ years of hands-on experience with Data platform technology using Spark.
- Experience with open-source projects like Hudi and Kafka is a plus
- In-depth knowledge on a few of the production technologies we use to include AWS, Docker, Terraform, Kubernetes
- Technical background in Big Data with a deep understanding of issues in multiple areas such as data governance, query processing, distributed processing, high availability and operational excellence of production systems
- Experience in a Startup and high growth company and a proven track record of thriving in high-performing teams and fast-paced environments.
- A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience with a Masters degree is a plus.
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Compensation and Benefits
Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:
- National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.
- Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA
- Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.
Visitsalaryzones"> this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.
When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is:
- National: $103,200 - $137,600
- Premium: $116,100 - $154,800
- Premium Plus: $129,000 - $172,000
We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.
Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible time off – take what you need
- Retirement savings program with company contribution
- Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
- Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
- Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
Equal Employment Opportunity, Accommodations and Privacy
Marqeta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that gives consideration to all qualified applicants regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, color, Indigenous, citizenship, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression marital status, family status, disability, veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our dedication to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the categories above. Review Marqeta’s ESG Report to see that dedication in action. Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected creates a stronger and more innovative team at Marqeta. We celebrate the unique contributions of each individual and empower all members of our organization. Join us in building a company where diversity thrives and everyone can be their authentic selves.
If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process and beyond (including due to a disability), please submit this form and we will be more than happy to assist you. Marqeta will make reasonable accommodations for candidates when needed in accordance with applicable law. The Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice applies to the personal data that you directly provide to us or that we collect during the application and candidate recruitment process.
Tags: Agile Architecture AWS Big Data Data governance Docker Engineering Finance Java Kafka Kubernetes Open Source Privacy Python Spark Terraform
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