
Senior Staff Engineer, Data
FloQast · San Jose, CA
- On site
- Full-time
- $235,000 / year
- San Jose, CA
Job highlights
- Lead data platform design and architecture.
- Own and evolve core data systems.
- Define data quality and governance standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Mentor engineers and drive technical strategy.
About the role
Senior Staff Engineer, Data
As a Senior Staff Engineer, Data, you’ll be a key technical leader driving the design, implementation, and evolution of FloQast’s core data platform. You will define the standards and patterns that power data ingestion, governance, storage, processing, and access across all product and analytics systems. Your work will enable teams across engineering, product, and business operations to build on a reliable, scalable, and secure data foundation.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available at this time
What You'll Do
- Data Platform Architecture: Lead the design of scalable and reliable data pipelines, storage solutions, and access layers using modern cloud-native technologies.
- Foundational Systems: Own and evolve the core data platform components (e.g., event streaming, lakehouse architecture, batch & streaming ETL, data cataloging).
- Data Governance: Define best practices for data quality, lineage, privacy, and access control to ensure regulatory compliance and trust in the data.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Analytics, Infrastructure, and Security teams to align data platform capabilities with organizational goals.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor engineers across the organization, establish coding and architectural standards, and influence the strategic direction of the platform.
- Innovation & Modernization: Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies that improve performance, observability, developer experience, and cost efficiency.
What You'll Bring
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in data infrastructure, distributed systems, or backend platform engineering.
- Proven track record of designing and delivering production-grade data platforms at scale (e.g., supporting hundreds of TBs of data, thousands of jobs/day).
- Strong experience with tools like Snowflake, dbt, Kafka, Airflow, Spark, and cloud-native technologies (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Hands-on experience building APIs and services for data access, metadata management, and platform observability.
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA) and enterprise-grade security practices.
- Effective communicator and collaborator who can influence engineering and non-engineering audiences alike.
- Experience in a startup or high-growth SaaS environment.
- Exposure to AI/ML data pipelines or real-time analytics platforms.
#BI-Remote
This job posting is for our Senior Staff Engineer, Data the base pay range for this position is $188,000 - $282,000. Compensation is not limited to base salary. FloQast values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, and Unlimited Vacation. FloQast reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time. All applicants acknowledge that by applying to this position you understand that this specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualifications and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process. It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.
About FloQast
FloQast is the leading AI-powered Accounting Transformation Platform, uniquely built by former accountants for accountants. We automate complex, recurring accounting workflows—transforming preparers into strategic reviewers and relieving accountants from tedious manual work. Our cloud-based solution is trusted by over 3,500 world-class accounting teams, including Lululemon, Doordash, and the MLB, to drive collaboration and financial accuracy. Driven by a mission to continuously elevate the profession, FloQast is redefining both the practice and the perception of accounting on a global scale.
Our Values Act As a Guiding Compass, Shaping Every Decision We Make, And Are Non-negotiable, Particularly In Our Hiring Process. Alongside Our Employees, Partners, And Customers, We Embody These Values Every Day
- Unwaveringly Authentic
- Ambitious with Integrity
- Empowered to Grow
- Committed to Collaboration
- Customer Obsessed in All Ways
FloQast is regularly rated as a Best Place to Work!
- Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces in 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021
- Best Places to Work by LA Business Journal since 2017 (that’s 9 years!)
- Built In’s Best Place to Work in Los Angeles 7 years in a row!
Because we are Customer Obsessed in All Ways, check out what our customers have to say about FloQast on G2 Crowd .
If this aligns closely with what you are looking for, hit “Apply” and come join our growing team!
FloQast, Inc is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a professional and welcoming workplace for all employees.
Link to FloQast Recruiting AI Usage Policy
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Key skills/competency
- Data Platform Architecture
- Data Governance
- Cloud-Native Technologies
- Distributed Systems
- API Development
- ETL/ELT
- Data Quality
- Technical Leadership
- Mentoring
- High-Growth SaaS
Skills & topics
- Senior Staff Engineer
- Data Engineer
- Data Platform
- Data Architecture
- Cloud Data
- Distributed Systems
- Snowflake
- dbt
- Kafka
- Airflow
- Spark
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- Data Governance
- ETL
- SaaS
- Technical Leadership
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 10+ years of data infrastructure, distributed systems, or backend experience, emphasizing large-scale platform delivery.
- Showcase relevant tools: Detail your hands-on experience with Snowflake, dbt, Kafka, Airflow, Spark, and AWS/GCP/Azure in your application.
- Demonstrate leadership: Provide examples of technical leadership, mentoring, and influencing strategic direction in previous roles.
- Address compliance: Mention your familiarity with data privacy regulations like GDPR, SOC2, and HIPAA.
- Highlight SaaS experience: Emphasize your background in startup or high-growth SaaS environments.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the base pay range for the Senior Staff Engineer, Data role at FloQast?
- The base pay range for the Senior Staff Engineer, Data position at FloQast is $188,000 - $282,000 annually. Please note that compensation is not limited to base salary and FloQast offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package.
- Does FloQast offer visa sponsorship for the Senior Staff Engineer, Data position?
- No, FloQast is not offering visa sponsorship for this Senior Staff Engineer, Data role at this time.
- What are the key technical skills required for the Senior Staff Engineer, Data role?
- Key technical skills include 10+ years in data infrastructure or distributed systems, experience with Snowflake, dbt, Kafka, Airflow, Spark, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), API development for data access, and familiarity with data privacy regulations.
- What is FloQast's culture like, and what are their values?
- FloQast cultivates a culture centered around their values: Unwaveringly Authentic, Ambitious with Integrity, Empowered to Grow, Committed to Collaboration, and Customer Obsessed. They are also consistently recognized as a 'Best Place to Work'.
- What benefits does FloQast offer to its employees?
- FloQast offers a competitive and elaborate Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Family Forming benefits, Life & Disability Insurance, and Unlimited Vacation, in addition to competitive base salary and potential for bonuses.
- How does FloQast use AI in its hiring process for the Senior Staff Engineer, Data role?
- FloQast may use AI tools to assist in reviewing applications and analyzing resumes. These tools support the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by humans.
- What kind of experience is preferred for the Senior Staff Engineer, Data position?
- Preferred experience includes a proven track record of designing and delivering production-grade data platforms at scale, experience in a startup or high-growth SaaS environment, and exposure to AI/ML data pipelines or real-time analytics platforms.
- What is the work arrangement for the Senior Staff Engineer, Data role?
- The job posting includes '#BI-Remote', indicating that the Senior Staff Engineer, Data position is remote.