Senior Data Engineer

Ethena LabsEthena Labs·Remote(Globally Remote)·Work From Anywhere
Data & Analytics

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for digital financial products grows, companies like Ethena Labs are driving innovation with cutting-edge tech. With a 34% increase in demand for data engineers in 2025, skilled professionals are in high demand. This role stands out for its focus on building a reliable market data platform from the ground up, requiring expertise in cloud-native systems and real-time data processing. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their ability to deliver complex projects quickly and efficiently.

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Data Engineer is a key role at Ethena Labs, reporting directly to the CTO. The primary mission is to deliver a reliable, production-ready market data platform that serves as the single source of truth for trading, risk, and business intelligence.

Responsibilities

  • Rapidly spin up the cloud environment
  • Deliver working historical and real-time data pipelines
  • Ensure all pipelines are idempotent, retryable, and use exactly-once semantics
  • Implement full CI/CD, Terraform, and other relevant tools

Requirements

  • Experience with cloud-native systems and real-time data processing
  • Ability to deliver complex projects quickly and efficiently
  • Strong understanding of data engineering principles and practices

How to Stand Out

  • To stand out, highlight your experience with cloud-native systems and real-time data processing in your portfolio.
  • Be prepared to explain your approach to delivering complex projects quickly and efficiently in the interview.
  • Showcase your understanding of data engineering principles and practices, including idempotence and exactly-once semantics.
  • Demonstrate your ability to implement full CI/CD and Terraform, and be ready to discuss your experience with these tools.
  • When negotiating salary, consider the company's focus on innovation and growth, and be prepared to discuss your long-term career goals.

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