Senior Data Engineer

Introduction

The Zebra, named a Best Place to Work in Austin four years running, is revolutionizing how connected consumers research and shop for insurance. We intentionally strive to build diverse teams that feel inclusive for all. Our motto is "All Stripes Welcome," and we put that into practice by valuing both traditional and non‑conventional backgrounds and perspectives. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, & working together to tackle exciting problems.

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer that will be responsible for helping us understand and curate our data. You will immediately contribute to the goal of demonstrating our rich datasets to make smarter business decisions. You should be ready to take ownership and have broad responsibilities within a fast‑growing company in an extensive industry.

Location:

Our employees can choose to work remotely in the U.S. Join us in our Austin, Texas office, or opt for a hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you!

Please note - At this time we are not able to hire in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.

• Design and build ELT/ETL processes and connectors (using Python, DBT, and Flink), distributing this work across other engineers
• Mentor other engineers and review their work for quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices
• Assist in the creation of Dimensions & Facts in a starflake schema and create DBT DAG to populate the tables
• Create Proof of Concept designs to explore new technology in data processing, analytics, and AI areas
• Work closely with other engineers, designers and Engineering Leadership to rapidly build, iterate, test and deploy new features and products and maintain a high‑quality robust codebase

As we evaluate candidates across all roles, we look for folks who have a strong sense of ownership, great communication and collaboration skills, and a dedication to continuous improvement.

• 5+ years of professional (or comparable) data engineering experience
• Experience with SQL, Python, DBT, Kafka, Gitlab
• Experience with relational databases
• Deep understanding of event streams and stream processing
• A desire to follow exceptional software engineering processes
• Comfort with the Unix/Linux command line

• Experience with Snowflake, Redshift, or Big Query, programming experience in Python
• Experience creating data visualizations using Java script
• Github profile or public code portfolio
• Advanced STEM degree

• Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering
• Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages
• HSA offering + employer contribution
• 401k plan + employer match
• Unlimited PTO (paid time off) + the flexibility to enjoy it
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Wellness perk ($100/month)
• Pet Adoption Reimbursement ($300/year)
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Join a team that truly lives their values (outside of the office. Cliche, we know… but we really mean it)

The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $170,000 per year. The final salary amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process.

The Zebra is the nation’s leading, independent insurance comparison site. With our dynamic, real‑time quote comparison tool, consumers can identify insurance companies with the coverage, service level, and pricing to suit their unique needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra has sought to bring transparency and simplicity to insurance shopping since 2012 – it's “insurance in black and white.”

We've garnered attention and investment of some of the nation’s top venture capitalists. Check out all of our awards & recognition!

Our core mantra is "All Stripes Welcome." As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.