griddable.io · 2 hours ago
Lead Data Engineer
Washington, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expGriddable.io is a company focused on data-driven success, and they are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams on robust data solutions. The role involves designing search indices for AI agents, leading the development of AI components, and ensuring data quality and reliability for analytics initiatives.
AnalyticsBig DataCloud Data ServicesData IntegrationInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Implement Search & Retrieval Systems: Design and implement robust search indices that enable AI agents to perform complex retrievals across the Salesforce data ecosystem
AI Component Development: Lead the hands-on creation of the semantic layer and embedding pipelines necessary for grounding Agentic AI in Customer Success data
Technical Mentorship: Act as a technical pillar for a specialized team of data and AI engineers, fostering technical excellence and elevating the overall skill set of the organization
Strategic Technical Roadmap: In partnership with product managers and engineering leaders, define the technical vision for agentic retrieval, aligning search strategy with the broader migration to Data Cloud
Operational Excellence: Establish and enforce rigorous technical standards for data quality, latency, and index freshness to ensure agents provide reliable, real-time insights
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Decision Scientists, Data Scientists, Product Managers, and Engineering Leaders to translate complex business needs into scalable, production-ready technical solutions
AI Integration & Automation: Lead high-impact efforts to automate the data delivery pipeline, ensuring seamless integration between internal databases, third-party APIs, and the AI orchestration layer
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
Proficiency in data engineering tools and languages, such as Python, SQL, and Spark
Strong understanding of database concepts, data modeling, and ETL processes with tools like Airflow, dbt, Informatica, etc
Experience with cloud-based data solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Familiarity with data warehousing, SQL, NoSQL databases, and data integration techniques
Experience with the Salesforce Ecosystem, specifically Data Cloud
Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a cross-functional environment
A related technical degree required
Company
griddable.io
Griddable.io is a San Jose, CA based SaaS startup that closed Series A funding in 2017 from August Capital, Artiman Ventures, and Carsten Thoma, founding CEO of Hybris (acquired by SAP).
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$8MKey Investors
Artiman Ventures,August Capital
2019-01-28Acquired
2018-02-28Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Burton Hipp
VP of Engineering/Founder
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