Software Engineer, Data Platform
Vercel · Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City
Posted 22 days ago · $130,000 - $200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Vercel's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 79% of Vercel's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vercel
- high 65 stale, 3 reposted of 91 open
- Hiring momentum
- 109 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vercel's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vercel.
About this role
As a Data Platform Engineer at Vercel, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports data operations across the company. This role focuses on developing core platform components, working with technologies like Kafka, ClickHouse, Tinybird, and Snowflake, and ensuring the reliability and performance of data systems. You'll collaborate with senior engineers to create reusable infrastructure and implement monitoring and compliance practices.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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 Vercel as an employer.
What you need
- 1-3 years of experience in data engineering, backend/infrastructure engineering, or a related field
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Solid programming foundation in a language commonly used in infrastructure or data systems (e.g., Python, Java, Scala, Go, or similar)
- Some exposure to or strong interest in distributed systems and streaming/event-driven architecture (e.g., Kafka)
- Comfort with SQL and curiosity about storage and query systems like ClickHouse or Snowflake
- Good communication skills and comfort collaborating with senior engineers, asking questions, and iterating on feedback
What you get
- Competitive compensation package, including equity
- Inclusive Healthcare Package
- Learn and Grow - mentorship and events to build your network and skills
- Flexible Time Off
- Gear and WFH budget provided
Worth weighing
- No salary listed for locations outside San Francisco, compensation may vary based on location
- Role focuses on infrastructure rather than direct data reporting or analysis
- Emphasis on collaboration and feedback may require strong interpersonal skills
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Listed by Vercel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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