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Who we are:
Shape a brighter financial future with us.
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.
We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Sr Data Engineer to tackle data challenges. You will design, build, and maintain critical data pipelines and datasets, supporting areas like recruiting, compensation, talent management, and learning and development. Your work will enhance data accessibility and empower the People Team and business leaders to make informed decisions with high-quality, reliable data.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and datasets.
- Build foundational data products for key business areas.
- Enhance self-service data capabilities for the People Team.
- Ensure high standards in ETL/ELT operations, data quality, and pipeline reliability.
Join us to drive impactful change and support SoFi's mission of fostering a thriving workplace through data excellence.
What you’ll do:- Design and build production dbt models in Snowflake that integrate Workday and other People systems into well-modeled, documented datasets, including slowly changing dimensions for People history.
- Build and operate Airflow DAGs that ingest People systems data and orchestrate dbt runs, keeping loads reliable and re-runnable.
- Own data quality and observability: dbt tests, freshness checks, row-count validation, and monitoring so issues are caught before stakeholders see them.
- Implement and maintain row-level security and access controls for People data, partnering with governance and security teams.
- Build and maintain semantic models and AI agents, held to the same modeling, access, and quality standards as our pipelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as other data engineers, people analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to translate requirements into production-ready deliverables, and communicate technical trade-offs to non-technical partners.
- Enforce data governance policies and practices to maintain data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Mentor other engineers through code review, modeling standards, and technical guidance.
What you’ll need:
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering and analytics technical strategy.
- Proficiency in data engineering tech stack: Python / SQL / dbt / Airflow / Gitlab .
- Proficiency in relational and cloud database platforms such as Snowflake, Redshift, or GCP
- Thorough knowledge of data modeling, database design, data architecture principles, data operations, and CI/CD.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to simplify complex issues into actionable plans.
- Experience with sensitive or regulated data and access controls.
- Experience with AI agents or LLM-assisted analytics, and with the HR / People function, is advantageous.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering and analytics technical strategy
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, dbt, Airflow, and GitLab
- Proficiency with relational and cloud database platforms such as Snowflake, Redshift, or GCP
- Knowledge of data modeling, database design, data architecture principles, data operations, and CI/CD
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with sensitive or regulated data and access controls
- Experience with AI agents or LLM-assisted analytics
- Experience with the HR or People function
What the Team is Saying
SoFi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, EAP, and mental‑health coaching/therapy, along with wellness and gym programs. Some plans include employer HSA contributions and even 100% premium coverage in certain cases, underscoring robust day‑to‑day support.
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Parental & Family Support — Programs include up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, fertility and adoption resources, and subsidized backup child and elder care. Additional offerings such as pet insurance round out a family‑friendly package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible vacation for exempt staff, generous PTO/sick time for non‑exempt employees, paid holidays, bereavement, jury duty, disability leaves, and early‑release “SoFi Fridays.” This breadth creates multiple avenues to step away and recharge across different employee groups.
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What We Do
SoFi wasn’t built to be a bank. Or a technology company. We were built for one mission: help people achieve financial independence so they can realize their ambitions. Redefining an entire industry isn’t easy work—and it’s not for the faint of heart. It takes a certain kind of team. People with diverse perspectives and expertise, united by a common sense of purpose. People willing to challenge assumptions but always do the right thing. People proving that innovation and responsibility don’t have to compete, but can come together to create something truly unconventional in the world. For the last eight years, we’ve been charting this new path forward. We call it The SoFi Way. At SoFi, we don’t just talk about culture: we live it. The SoFi Way is how we show up every day, how we make decisions, and how we build for our members, clients, and each other.
Why Work With Us
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation Fintech company using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront.
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