Staff Data Platform Engineer - Finance
Vercel · Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City
Posted 19 days ago · $260,000 - $360,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 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
The Staff Data Platform Engineer at Vercel will lead the design and development of the Finance Data Platform, essential for revenue reporting, billing, and compliance. This role involves architecting data infrastructure, collaborating with finance teams, and ensuring data accuracy and governance. The engineer will also mentor a growing team while driving architectural decisions and maintaining high standards in data management.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles
- At least 2 years at the Staff/Principal/Lead Engineer level
- Proven track record designing and operating large-scale data infrastructures
- Experience with Kafka, ClickHouse, Tinybird, and Snowflake
- Prior experience building data pipelines for financial reporting and revenue recognition
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with financial/ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Workday)
- Industry recognition or notable contributions in data engineering
What you get
- Base pay range of $260,000 - $360,000 depending on skills and experience
- Total compensation may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid
- High accountability and rigorous data governance required
- Focus on financial data systems may limit exposure to other tech areas
Summarised from Vercel's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vercel on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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