Staff Data Engineer

Kindred is a members-only home swapping network that unlocks travel-rich lifestyle through community-based residence exchange.
$190,000 - $230,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5+ years of experience
Travel · Consumer

Description For Staff Data Engineer

Kindred, a revolutionary members-only home swapping network, is seeking a Staff Data Engineer to join their growing team. Backed by prestigious investors including Index Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz, Kindred is transforming how people travel through community-based home exchanges.

As one of the earliest members of the data engineering team, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the foundation of Kindred's data platform. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in building scalable data infrastructure that will support the company's rapid growth.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with deep knowledge of modern data tools and cloud-native ecosystems. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing end-to-end data infrastructure, building efficient data pipelines, and establishing best practices that will scale with the organization.

Working at Kindred means joining a team founded by proven leaders from Opendoor, offering competitive compensation ($190K-$230K plus equity) and comprehensive benefits. The role is remote-friendly, providing flexibility while maintaining strong team connections through regular offsites. You'll receive unique perks like unlimited credits for Kindred homes and a $4,000 annual travel stipend.

This is more than just a technical role – it's an opportunity to shape the future of travel while building sophisticated data systems that power meaningful experiences. If you're passionate about creating elegant solutions, thrive in dynamic startup environments, and want to be part of a mission-driven company, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and impact.

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Responsibilities For Staff Data Engineer

  • Play a key role in shaping the vision, architecture, and implementation of end-to-end data infrastructure
  • Partner with engineering, product, and business leaders to understand data needs
  • Build scalable, reliable data pipelines for analytics, operations, and product experiences
  • Design and implement efficient batch and real-time data flows
  • Collaborate with software engineers to instrument key events
  • Develop well-modeled, intuitive data layers
  • Implement quality checks, monitoring, and alerts
  • Continuously optimize pipelines and workflows
  • Mentor others and set foundational practices
  • Contribute to incident response and support rotational coverage

Requirements For Staff Data Engineer

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  • 5+ years of experience building and maintaining data infrastructure at scale
  • Fluent in modern data tools and cloud-native ecosystems
  • Experience designing dimensional data models and optimizing warehouse performance
  • Experience partnering with analytics, product, or ML teams
  • Experience building data platforms from ground up
  • Pragmatic and quality-driven approach
  • Cross-functional working capability
  • Thrive in early-stage environments
  • Motivated by building elegant systems

Benefits For Staff Data Engineer

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  • Competitive cash compensation and equity
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Unlimited credits to stay at Kindred homes
  • $4,000 annual travel stipend
  • Remote-flexible work environment
  • Regular offsites to co-locate with the team

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