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Staff Data Engineer

Life360 delivers mobile app and Tile tracking devices to help families share location, monitor safe driving, and protect loved ones.
$166,500 - $245,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Life360, a leading family safety platform with 88 million monthly active users, is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to join their Data Platform team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with massive datasets - processing 60 billion location points and 12 billion user actions monthly. The position focuses on designing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure that powers critical business decisions.

The role combines technical expertise in data engineering with strategic thinking, requiring proficiency in Python/Java, AWS, and modern data tools like Databricks and Apache Spark. You'll be responsible for building robust data pipelines, ensuring data quality and security, and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers competitive compensation ($166,500-$245,000 USD) and comprehensive benefits.

As a remote-first company with over 500 employees, Life360 provides a flexible work environment and strong culture based on trust and direct communication. The role offers an opportunity to impact millions of families while working with cutting-edge data technologies and solving complex technical challenges at scale.

This position is ideal for experienced data engineers who want to take ownership of critical data systems and help shape the future of family safety technology. The role combines technical depth with business impact, offering both professional growth and meaningful work.

Last updated 16 hours ago

Responsibilities For Staff Data Engineer

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable data processing platforms
  • Build and Manage core data infrastructure from ingestion through ETL
  • Automate, test and harden all data workflows
  • Architect logical and physical data models
  • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders
  • Architect and develop systems for distributed real-time analytics
  • Implement strategies for acquiring data
  • Mentor junior engineers

Requirements For Staff Data Engineer

Python
Java
Kafka
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience working with high volume data infrastructure
  • Experience with Databricks, AWS, ETL and Job orchestration tooling
  • Extensive experience programming in Python / Java
  • Experience in data security, data governance, data contracts, data quality
  • Proficient with SQL, AWS, Databases, Apache Spark, Spark Streaming, EMR, and Kinesis/Kafka
  • Experience in modern data engineering SDLC including Agile methodology, CI/CD
  • Knowledge of lakehouse architecture, open table format, modern data platform tech stacks
  • Good communication skills and can work independently
  • BS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent experience

Benefits For Staff Data Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
401k
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees)
  • RRSP plan with DPSP company matching program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness
  • Flexible PTO and 12 company-wide days off
  • Learning & Development programs
  • Equipment and tools for remote work
  • Free Life360 Platinum Membership

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