Lead Data Science Engineer, Wonderschool
$140-160k
Marketplace for child care
Job no longer available
Marketplace for child care
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$140-160k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To ensure every child has access to early education that helps them realize their potential.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience as an analytics/data engineer or similar role
- Previous experience with:
- Version Control tools like GitHub
- Advanced SQL and DBT for data modeling
- NoSQL databases (Firestone, MongoDB)
- Data Warehousing (Big Query, Snowflake)
- ETL tools (Zapier, Stitch.io)
- Data acquisition methods (SFTP, APIs)
- GCP Datastream
- Familiarity with a range of BI/Analytics tools such as Sisense, Looker, Periscope, and Tableau
- Experience with Sisense Fusion Business Intelligence Platform delivering robust data dashboards and reports
- Experience with Google’s Big Query data warehouse solution, including efficiently loading and extracting data sets from it, for external import/consumption
- Heavy Experience with ETL tools like Segment, to masterfully organize compartmentalized data, into a single managed source
- Demonstrated experience in leading a Backend/Distributed Data Systems team, balancing managerial responsibilities while remaining actively involved in hands-on technical work
- Proficiency in Data Modeling, including expertise in ERD (Entity Relationship Diagram), UML (Unified Modeling Language), and data dictionary concepts, enabling effective design and organization of data structures
- Proven track record of fully owning and delivering data analysis features, including requirements analysis, task breakdown, milestone definition, and successful delivery
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working closely with product managers, engineers, and customer success teams to understand current and future business needs and ensure the data infrastructure meets those needs
- Expert problem-solving abilities, demonstrated by a track record of tackling data complex challenges
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration and understanding across remote teams and stakeholders
- Proven experience in managing large projects by breaking down features into manageable deliverables, ensuring efficient project execution and timely completion
- Bachelor's degree in Programming/Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, providing a strong foundation in relevant technical concepts and principles
- Desired, but not required, experience leading or participating in teams focused on AI and/or AI driven decision making solutions
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Lead Data Science Engineer with strong exposure to big data; out of box thinking coupled experience to drive data analytics, data modeling, enhance tools / data infrastructure
- You will build and integrate systems and processes for internal and external consumers to better understand user behavior and marketplace dynamics as the company scales
- As a successful Data science Engineer, you will not only integrate and implement data analysis tools, but also help define and influence key business metrics and analysis frameworks that bring the Wonderschool vision to life
- Lead the planning, development, implementation, and support of the analytics data infrastructure
- Guide the data team and vendor partners, overseeing their work, prioritizing projects based on customer and internal needs
- Take ownership of deliverables for the data analytics team, including data infrastructure, data pipelines, and reporting dashboards, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
- Perform in-depth analysis and validation of source data, ensuring data integrity and identifying any discrepancies or issues, and taking appropriate actions for data cleansing and transformation
- Lead the deployment and auditing of models and attributes to ensure the performance of data-driven models
- Proactively debug and resolve data issues across the entire data stack, identifying and addressing root causes in a timely fashion to minimize disruptions to data processes and reporting
- Establish and maintain extensive documentation on Wonderschool's data architecture, including data sources, data flows, transformations, and data definitions
- Architect, build, and maintain Wonderschool's data warehouse, leveraging appropriate technologies and frameworks to optimize data storage, retrieval, and analysis
- Implement and enforce data security measures to protect sensitive data, including personally identifiable information (PII) and financial data
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and stakeholders, to understand business requirements, prioritize data initiatives, and align data engineering efforts with overall organizational goals
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
- Stay current on industry best practices and participate in professional development activities to enhance skills and expertise in data engineering and analytics
- Manage GCP Datastream and Firebase streaming pipelines
Our take
Wonderschool is a digital platform that enables parents and families to identify and connect with programs and preschools for infants and toddlers. The app has a huge database of potential providers, and uses intelligent software to identify the best child care and microschools for children.
This is an important service, as there are problems at both ends of the pipeline. Educators and carers are often paid insufficiently, while many parents struggle to find suitable education programs for their children. Wonderschool promises to solve those problems, while also providing a bespoke service that ensures that children get the care that they really require.
The childcare management platform has been instrumental in improving the quality and accessibility of care to children, as well as increasing the salaries of childcare professionals. It is fast-growing and can expect to continue this way following funding and partnerships.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-4% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jan 2022
$25m
SERIES B
Aug 2018
$20m
SERIES A
Total funding: $49.1m
Company benefits
- Flexible PTO: 10 paid holidays, one week company winter break between Christmas and New Years and quarterly mental health refresh days
- Wellness: Monthly gym membership stipend
- Remote: Hybrid work environment and stipend for new employees to set-up your home office and a monthly wifi stipend
- Health: Up to 100% coverage for employee premiums and up to 80% for dependents
- Parental leave: Parental leave for employees after 6 months of employment
- Autonomy: We prioritize health and wellness to ensure employees can produce their best work while achieving their personal and professional goals
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Chris Bennett
(CEO)Earned a BSc in Economics from UPenn Wharton School. Private Equity Associate at Heitman. Co-founder and CEO of Soldsie. Co-founded Wonderschool in 2016.
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