Senior Data Engineer, Asana
$207-279k
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3+ days a week in office
Organizing work in one connected space
Be an early applicant
Organizing work in one connected space
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$207-279k
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable the world's teams to work together effortlessly.
Role
Who you are
- This role blends deep technical expertise with strategic collaboration
- 8+ years of experience in data engineering and analytics roles, ideally within Finance, GTM, or Marketing data domains
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven track record of designing and scaling robust data architectures and data products
- Expert-level proficiency in SQL, with hands-on experience in Snowflake, Databricks, and modern data processing frameworks
- Deep understanding of Finance processes (e.g., Record-to-Report, Quote-to-Cash) with exposure to GTM and Marketing domains
- Proven experience in data modeling, ELT/ETL pipelines, and orchestration tools like Airflow, DBT, or Python-based frameworks
- Strong knowledge of data architecture, including warehouse design, dimensional modeling, and analytics workflows
- Skilled in Tableau (or similar BI tools) with a strong sense of user-centric design and data storytelling
- Exceptional communicator — able to articulate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proactive self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and consistently identifies opportunities to improve tools, processes, and workflows
- Demonstrated experience mentoring and elevating teammates, even in a non-managerial capacity
- Experience with data observability and governance tools
- Familiarity with financial and GTM systems - Zuora, NetSuite, Salesforce, Marketo, etc
- Interest in emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning applications in data workflows
What the job involves
- As part of the Enterprise Data & Intelligence (EDI) team, you will play a key role in enabling company-wide, data-informed decision-making
- Our business and product teams rely on our data platforms and products to analyze and optimize adoption, growth, and revenue
- As a senior individual contributor, you will lead by example — guiding technical decisions, coaching teammates, and partnering with stakeholders across Finance, GTM, and Marketing to deliver robust, scalable data solutions
- You will also influence the architecture and evolution of our data platform to ensure its reliability, performance, and usability
- This role is based in our San Francisco with an office-centric hybrid schedule
- You'll design, implement, and scale end-to-end data products using Snowflake, Databricks, and modern orchestration frameworks, contributing to the development of Asana’s core data warehouse
- Own and drive data architecture decisions that support analytics, reporting, and operational workflows
- Build trust across Finance, GTM, and Marketing by translating business needs into scalable data solutions and actionable insights
- Proactively identify opportunities to automate and optimize data pipelines, enhancing performance and reducing technical debt
- Lead efforts to establish and evolve best practices in cloud-based data engineering, including data quality monitoring, testing, and documentation
- Shape and contribute to the Tableau Center of Excellence, promoting effective data storytelling and adoption of BI best practices
- Coach and unblock team members, contributing to a culture of excellence and continuous learning
Our take
Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work. Acting as a unified hub, it empowers teams to effortlessly generate projects, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and foster direct task-related communication, transcending the inefficiencies of traditional email-based coordination.
Despite facing competition from established players like SmartSheet in its market, Asana has navigated its path, bolstered by a successful Initial Public Offering in 2020 and a track record of startup triumphs. This strategic prowess has propelled Asana to amass a robust clientele exceeding 100,000 organizations, boasting notable entities such as Uber and Air France among its ranks.
Since its inception, Asana has undergone exponential growth, with its reach extending to offices sprawled across four continents worldwide. This expansion not only underscores its global footprint but also signifies its commitment to fostering diverse talent pools and catering to a broad spectrum of clients.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jun 2020
$200m
CONVERTIBLE
Nov 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Total funding: $414.4m
Company benefits
- Benefits - From comprehensive health benefits including mental health programs and coaching to our in-house culinary program and supportive parental leave policies, our benefits are intentionally designed to ensure that you are energized, focused, and thriving
- Growth - We know that growth isn’t always linear, so we’ll support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. You’ll have the opportunity to take on big responsibilities that impact our success as a company and challenge you in new and fulfilling ways
- Development - We believe in providing everyone with coaching and mentorship. You’ll have access to Conscious Leadership training, success guides, free executive coaching, and our manager training and enablement program
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Dustin Moskovitz
(Co-Founder & CEO)A Harvard economics graduate, Dustin co-founded Facebook in 2004 before branching off in 2008 to found Asana. They are also the co-founder of Open Philanthropy Project and Good Ventures.
Justin Rosenstein
(Co-Founder)Previously Engineering Manager at Facebook and a Product Manager at Google. Currently Co-Founder of One Project.
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