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Staff Software Engineer, Data Systems (Python)

Northbeam · Remote - Canada

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
31 days
Northbeam's roles stay open a median of 51 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Northbeam's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Northbeam
high
14 stale, 0 reposted of 24 open
Hiring momentum
29 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Data Systems team at Northbeam, you will be responsible for owning the architecture of the data ingestion and integration platform. Your role involves setting technical direction, defining standards for data observability and freshness, and collaborating across teams to ensure coherent platform decisions. You will also mentor other engineers and drive the resolution of platform problems to enhance the company's data capabilities.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Northbeam as an employer.

What you need

  • 8+ years of software or data engineering experience
  • Deep proficiency in Python
  • Strong SQL and cloud data warehouse experience (BigQuery or equivalent)
  • Experience designing API-based ETL systems at scale
  • Production depth with orchestration (Airflow or similar) and containerized infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Demonstrated technical leadership

Nice to have

  • Detailed understanding of authentication mechanisms (OAuth 2.0, API keys, secrets management)
  • Experience working with ERP systems, CRMs, CDPs, or complex other enterprise data tools and their APIs
  • Exposure to event-driven architectures and real-time data processing tools
  • Knowledge of data governance, compliance (GDPR, SOC2), and security best practices
  • Experience working in a multi-tenant SaaS or large-scale data-intensive environment

What you get

  • Base salary range of $190,000 — $220,000 USD
  • Equity package
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • 12 company-paid holidays

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of technology stack beyond Python and SQL
  • Role involves significant architectural responsibility, which may require navigating complex organizational dynamics
  • Remote work may require self-motivation and discipline

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Listed by Northbeam on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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