Senior Data Engineer

First Street is the industry standard for physical climate risk data, creating physics-based models to calculate climate risk for every property worldwide.
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
3+ years of experience
AI · Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Data Engineer

First Street is revolutionizing the understanding of climate risk through advanced data analytics. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll join a mission-driven company that creates physics-based models to calculate climate risks for properties worldwide. The role combines technical expertise in data engineering with environmental impact, working with cutting-edge geospatial technologies and big data processing.

You'll be responsible for developing crucial data pipelines, managing geospatial databases, and ensuring data quality across the organization. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with world-leading climate scientists and contribute to solutions addressing climate change's financial impacts. The company serves major institutions including the U.S. Department of Treasury, leading banks like Bank of America, and powers climate risk assessments for millions of users through platforms like Redfin and Realtor.com.

The role offers a balanced hybrid work environment, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with passionate professionals on critical environmental challenges. You'll be part of a team that values impact, drive, ownership, urgency, and resilience. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in data engineering with a deep commitment to environmental issues and a desire to make a meaningful impact on climate change solutions.

Working at First Street means joining a company that has invested significantly in its science, data, and people, with a clear mission to connect climate change to financial risk. The role provides an opportunity to work on meaningful projects while enjoying competitive compensation, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits in a modern tech startup environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Data Engineer

  • Provide technical support in processing, analysis, and interpretation of geospatial data
  • Develop and implement processes for processing large volumes of hazard prediction data
  • Plan and execute Unix-based workflows on local and cloud-based clusters
  • Analyze raster and vector data at scale
  • Perform statistical analysis to validate hazard model predictions
  • Design and implement quality assurance checks
  • Assist in resolution of customer support issues

Requirements For Senior Data Engineer

Python
PostgreSQL
  • Bachelor's Degree in Data or Climate Science, or related Field
  • 3+ years of professional experience
  • Experience with databases, particularly PostgreSQL
  • Proficiency with SQL and Python or R
  • Experience with geospatial data processing
  • Strong understanding of probability and statistics
  • Experience with big data analysis and cloud platforms
  • Proficiency with Git
  • Experience in GIS and geospatial statistical analysis

Benefits For Senior Data Engineer

401k
Commuter Benefits
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee Stock Option Plan
  • 15 vacation days
  • 13 company holidays
  • 10 sick days
  • 100% health benefits coverage for employee
  • Vision and dental benefits
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • Access to One Medical, Teledoc, HealthAdvocate, Kindbody, and Talkspace
  • Company 401k program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Weekly team meals
  • Office stocked with coffee and snacks

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