About Thumbtack
Connecting homeowners with skilled local professionals
Key Highlights
- Valued at $3.2 billion after Series F funding
- Raised $699.4 million to date
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Over 1,001 employees focused on home improvement
Thumbtack is a local services marketplace app headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA, that connects homeowners with skilled professionals for various projects, from minor repairs to major renovations. With over 1,001 employees and a valuation of $3.2 billion following its Series F funding round, T...
🎁 Benefits
Thumbtack offers generous parental leave, health insurance, and wellness initiatives including $1,800 for Thumbtack services annually and a $1,200 rem...
🌟 Culture
Thumbtack fosters a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork, encouraging honest feedback and collaboration. The company values community connec...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Thumbtack is hiring a Senior Data Engineer to collaborate with engineers, analysts, and data scientists in building and curating data sets. You'll work with technologies like SQL, Python, and Apache Spark. This position requires significant experience in data engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in data engineering, working with large datasets and building data pipelines that support analytics and machine learning initiatives. Your expertise in SQL and Python allows you to manipulate and analyze data effectively, ensuring high data quality and accessibility for stakeholders.
You are familiar with cloud platforms like AWS and have experience with data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark and Airflow. You understand the importance of data governance and best practices in the software development lifecycle, and you are passionate about integrating data-driven decision-making into product development.
What you'll do
In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and product managers to understand their data needs and build robust datasets that address various challenges. You will refine and promote a comprehensive framework for data integration, ensuring that data best practices are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
You will be responsible for designing and implementing data pipelines that efficiently process terabytes of data, enabling teams to measure performance and derive insights. Your role will also involve troubleshooting data issues and optimizing existing data workflows to enhance efficiency and reliability.
What we offer
At Thumbtack, you will be part of a mission-driven team that values craftsmanship and innovation. We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in making a meaningful impact on how homeowners manage their projects and connect with local service providers.
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