Lead Data Engineer

Job Description

Job Title and Overview

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer
Industry: Data & Analytics
Location: Los Angeles, CA  (Hybrid: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $145,000 – $167,500 per year
Expected Hours: No more than 40 hours per week

Expiry Date: 27 March 2025

Job Description

MeUndies, a leading direct-to-consumer brand in the apparel industry, is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to own, transform, and mature the ETL process and data model creation across the business. This role involves working hands-on with modern technologies and directly influencing the quality and direction of the company’s data infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to gather data requirements.
• Develop and maintain scalable, secure data infrastructure using cloud-based EDW technologies (e.g., Redshift) and AWS services (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda).
• Design, build, and optimize ELT pipelines and workflows for reporting and analytics needs.
• Lead technical design and code reviews, ensuring engineering excellence and scalability.
• Create business-facing data models using DBT Cloud.
• Monitor and support data pipelines, ensuring internal and external SLAs are met.
• Lead cross-functional projects, aligning data infrastructure with strategic goals.
• Perform routine reviews on database access, performance, and compliance.
• Maintain the ETL process and provide continual improvements for efficiency.
• Foster communication between Analytics and Engineering teams to ensure collaboration.
• Work within SCRUM practices for product feature delivery, ensuring thorough testing and review.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Experience:

• Previous experience in Data Engineering or Data Warehousing roles is required.
• Proven track record of building efficient ELT pipelines, managing large-scale projects, and delivering results with minimal oversight.

Skills:

• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL databases, and object-oriented programming (preferably Python).
• Expertise in cloud-based EDW technologies and AWS services (e.g., S3, Glue, Lambda).
• Strong understanding of data modeling, schema design, and compliance with GDPR or similar regulations.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience in DBT Cloud for business-facing data models.
• Leadership abilities, with experience mentoring junior engineers and making team-wide architectural decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonuses.
• Equity packages and 401k plans.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous parental leave.
• Open time-off policy.
• Work-from-home flexibility on Fridays.
• Catered lunches on in-office days, company retreats, holiday parties, and other team-building events.
• Employee discount on MeUndies products.

Shifts

Standard 8-hour workdays. Monday through Thursday in-office, Friday is a remote workday.

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Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MeUndies is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination based on age, race, religion, sex, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with local laws.

Company Overview

MeUndies is a Los Angeles-based underwear and loungewear company, renowned for its softer-than-soft basics. Founded in 2011, MeUndies disrupted the $110B underwear industry with the first online underwear subscription and has sold over 30 million pairs of underwear. The company offers singles, packs, matching pairs, and monthly membership, focusing on building a community and strong brand relationships. MeUndies maintains a collaborative culture, prioritizing growth and employee satisfaction.