Sr. Data Engineer; Remote

About the Role

This role will enable analytics teams at Rula to leverage AI against internal data in a secure and compliant manner. As an individual contributor, you will partner with analytics, marketing, and product teams to understand their data needs and build the systems that allow AI applications to access trusted data  will help define the standards, infrastructure, and governance that power AI‑driven experiences across the company, ensuring data remains reliable, secure, and easy to use.

This role will have a direct impact on how Rula uses AI to improve decision‑making and operational efficiency.

• 4+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related field, including ownership of production data pipelines and systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, data models, and data platforms.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical designs and delivering solutions in partnership with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience independently driving projects from design through production deployment and operational support.
• Experience implementing data security, governance, or access control practices for sensitive data.

While having the preferred qualifications enhances your candidacy, having all of them is not mandatory. We encourage all interested applicants to apply, even those who may not meet every preferred requirement.

• Experience with large language models (LLMs), semantic layers, model context protocols (MCPs), or related technologies.
• Experience with cloud‑based data platforms such as Snowflake, AWS, Spark, Kafka, Iceberg, or similar technologies.
• Experience using infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience working under HIPAA or other regulated environments.
• Experience designing data architectures that enable large language models (LLMs) to securely access and reason over enterprise data.
• Experience in influencing technical direction, establishing engineering standards, and mentoring other engineers.

• 100% remote work environment:
  Working hours to support a healthy work‑life balance, ensuring you can meet both professional and personal commitments (must be based in United States, currently not hiring in Hawaii)
• Attractive pay and benefits:
  Full transparency of pay ranges regardless of where you live in the United States
• Comprehensive health benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA
• 401(k) plan access:
  Start saving for your future
• Generous time‑off policies:
  Including 2 company‑wide shutdown weeks each year for self‑care (for most employees)
• Paid parental leave:
  Available for all parents, including birthing, non‑birthing, adopting, and fostering
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Supporting your mental and physical health
• Quarterly department stipend:
  Fun team‑building activities or in‑person gatherings
• Community and employee resource groups:
  Participate in groups that celebrate employee identity and lived experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging for all
• Home office stipend:
  New hire home office stipend & $50 monthly stipend to help cover internet or cell phone expenses
• Wellness at Rula program:
  Year‑round wellness initiatives and a $50/month wellness stipend