Sr. Data Engineer

【 About the role 】

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers our data products. You'll work closely with data scientists, analysts, and product managers to create robust, scalable data pipelines and architectures.

The Data Product Team focused on delivering high-impact, scalable data solutions that drive business value. We leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to transform raw data into actionable insights and automated decision-making tools. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about data products to sharp their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

If you're passionate about leveraging data and AI to create impactful products, and want to be part of a team at the forefront of data-driven decision making, we'd love to hear from you!

【 About the company 】
At Tomofun, we LOVE pets and technology. Our vision is to bring joy and innovation to every pet lover in the world.

We are pioneers in the pet tech industry. Our debut product, Furbo - the world's first AIoT treat-tossing dog camera, is the #1 bestseller on Amazon in 15 countries including the US, UK and JP and have millions of users in 113 countries. In 2019, we launched an AI powered subscription service, the Furbo Dog Nanny which sends smart alerts to our users to notify them to check on the safety of their dogs when they are home alone. Since the launch of Furbo Dog Nanny, we have saved hundreds of dogs' lives and are continuing to innovate and develop new features with our state of the art technology.

The learning curve is steep. But the work is exhilarating. Tomofun is on the cusp of a pet-tech boom and we’re looking for smart, innovative thinkers who aspire to incredible things.

【 What you'll do 】

• Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines and lakehouse using AWS cloud services.

• Develop and maintain ELT processes to integrate data from various sources.

• Ensure data quality, reliability, and security across our data ecosystem.

• Contribute to the architecture and development of our data products, monitor the performance of data solutions and participate in optimization efforts to enhance product efficiency.

• Work closely with data analysts and business users to understand business requirements and provide actionable insights or effective data solutions.

• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices within the team.

【 Who you are 】

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering roles.

• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.

• Extensive experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., S3, Redshift, EMR, Glue) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).

• Familiarity with data modeling and database design principles.

• Understanding of AI and machine learning fundamentals and their applications in data engineering.

• Experience implementing data quality checks and monitoring systems.

• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Adaptability to rapidly evolving technologies and methodologies in the AI and data space.

(Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in a product-oriented environment and familiarity with agile development methodologies.

• Experience with Databricks, familiarity with analytics tools such as Mixpanel, Braze, and Tableau.

• Familiarity with data quality and observability tools and frameworks. (e.g., Great Expectations, Monte Carlo, Datadog.)

• Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and MLOps practices, familiarity with AI/ML platforms such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or cloud-based AI services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML).

• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies.

• Track record of successful delivery of data-driven projects with measurable business impact.

【Perks】

• The rare opportunity to work with an international team from Taiwan HQ and make impact on a global scale, exposure to a wide range of business domains and challenges.

• Support for continued learning and certification in emerging data and AI technologies.

• Join a group of talents who have passion to change pet parents and pet's lives through technology.

• The freedom to voice yourself in an open, trusting and transparent working environment.

• Quarterly all hands meetings to update entire organization on company goals, strategic directions and the opportunity to openly ask questions/give feedback.

• Bring your fur babies to work in a pet-friendly office space designed to make your pet feel relaxed and comfortable.

• Join our volunteer program. We are passionate about giving back to society.

• Various club activities to cultivate interests and have fun with Tomofuners after work!

• A LOT of free snacks and drinks for humans and furkids!

• Comfortable and creative office with kitchen, sofa, and quiet areas. Everyone can find their ideal place to work!

• Afternoon tea time twice a month and monthly birthday parties. We celebrate all the happy moments together.

【Benefits】

• Unlimited vacation policy; work hard and take time off when you need it.

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home when needed.

• Medical insurance and free yearly health checkup.

• Yearly health checkup subsidy for your pets.

• Monthly onsite health service.

• Weekly grooming service for your fur babies.

• 2 free Furbos for each full-time team member.

• Internal training workshop and external training subsidy for you to expand your skill set and continuously learn and grow.