About the role:

As a Data Engineer on the Data Analytics team, you will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining robust, reliable, and scalable data infrastructure. This position is critical for ensuring our data infrastructure keeps pace with our analytical needs, especially as Human Interest scales to meet the demands of a rapidly growing company. You will contribute to improving our data foundation, and future-proofing our capabilities for advanced analytics and analytics self-service.

About the Data Analytics team:

The Data Analytics team currently consists of Data Analysts focused on analytics engineering, complex data analysis, and data science. This role will be embedded directly within the Data Analytics team, with lines of mentorship to the decentralized data engineers who helped build the analytics infrastructure to where it is today. You will have the opportunity to mentor analysts desiring to work further upstream in the data stack, and learn from their domain expertises, contributing to a collaborative and growth-oriented environment positioned to have great business impact.

What you get to do everyday:

Build and optimize data models in dbt Core to create reliable, efficient, and accessible data for downstream reporting and analysis, with a strong understanding of end-user needs.
Design, develop, and maintain scalable data ingestion and orchestration using Meltano, Snowpipe, Airflow and other tools.
Manage and automate data infrastructure in AWS using Terraform.
Collaborate with Data Analysts and Software Engineers to clarify data requirements and translate them into effective data engineering solutions.
Proactively identify and implement improvements in data orchestration, cost/performance management, and security within Snowflake.
Develop new data ingestion pipelines from various source systems into Snowflake, including full-stack development for brand-new pipelines from ingestion to data modeling of core user-facing tables.
Implement efficient testing within dbt to detect system changes and ensure data quality, contributing to the operational health of the data platform.

What you bring to the role:

Base Qualifications:

3+ years experience as a Data Engineer with a strong focus on data pipeline development and data warehousing, consistently delivering high-quality work on a timely basis.
Strong hands-on experience with data modeling, knowledgeable about general design patterns and architectural approaches.
Hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses.
Strong Python and SQL skills and experience with data manipulation and analysis, capable of quickly absorbing and synthesizing complex information.
Experience with data ingestion tools and ETL/ELT processes.
Experience with Airflow.
A proactive mindset to keep an eye out for areas to improve our data infrastructure.
Ability to independently define projects, clarify requirements while considering solutions with the help of mentorship for complex projects.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a high-level understanding of how downstream users leverage data.

Nice to have:

Experience in Terraform or other infrastructure as code tools
Understanding of data security governance best practices and techniques
Experience with DBT
Experience with Snowflake
Experience with Meltano
Experience curating data and data pipelines for the consumption of large language models

Why you will love working at Human Interest
Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges - closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium-sized businesses nationwide. We’ve made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission-driven team. We value hard work and recognize that our team's contributions are key to our continued success.

Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement.

Our operating principles define how we work together as a team. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest.

Customer obsession: We're all about creating amazing experiences for our customers. We put their needs first and go the extra mile to make them smile.
Long-Term Orientation: We're not just playing for today; we're building a legacy. We think big, plan strategically, and invest in our future.
Autonomous and Accountable Teams: We trust our team members to take ownership and make smart decisions. We empower you to be your best self!
An Escalating Bar for Talent and Performance: We're constantly raising the bar and challenging ourselves to be better. We believe in growth and continuous improvement.
Fundamental Optimism: We see the glass as half full (and then we fill it up with more amazing ideas!). We believe in the power of positivity and the potential for greatness.

Compensation - At Human Interest, there are a number of factors that are used to determine the appropriate pay range for each position. We take into account the cost of labor for each position in various markets across the U.S. The base salary for this position spans $130,000-$160,000 and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximumin our highest geographic region. The salary we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their location within the U.S., their relevant job-related skills, and experience. At Human Interest, base salary is one component of the overall total rewards package. Depending on the position, additional compensation components such as bonuses, commissions, and equity may be offered. All of our employees are offered a robust suite of physical, financial, and mental wellness benefits.

Benefits -

A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
Competitive time off and parental leave
Addition Wealth: Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
Lyra: Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents
Carrot: Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
Candidly: Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
Engaging team-building experiences, ranging from virtual social events to team offsites, promoting collaboration and camaraderie.

We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it)
Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:

Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024)
A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)

Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws. Employment with Human Interest is at-will, meaning either you or the company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise provided by law or written agreement.

We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at applicantaccommodations@humaninterest.com.

Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors, including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPAguidelines.
See more: https://humaninterest.com/disclosures

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