Location : Remote (U.S. based) or Hybrid in San Francisco, CA
Seniority Level : Senior-Level
Job Type : Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship : Not available
About the Opportunity
An emerging AI infrastructure company backed by $15M in funding is looking for its first senior data professional to architect the systems driving their customer insights engine. The company has seen rapid growth and adoption among developers and is now scaling operations to support its expansion across product, marketing, and revenue.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manage data infrastructure that consolidates customer behavior, usage metrics, and sales signals into a unified intelligence layer
- Create advanced SQL schemas and optimize PostgreSQL performance to support real-time insights
- Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines and automation workflows using tools like n8n and modern API integrations
- Drive cross-functional analytics across product development, growth strategy, and marketing attribution
- Support AI-enabled processes by feeding clean, structured, and context-rich data to internal systems
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years in data engineering in a startup environment, preferable developer-facing company.AI Enthusiasm : Actively uses AI tools and automation platforms like N8N or Zapier for data workflows.Advanced proficiency in PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimizationExperience building data automations and integrations using tools such as n8n or similarStrong analytical and statistical background; familiarity with ETL, data modeling, and predictive analyticsComfort using AI tools (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Codex) to accelerate analysis and workflowsDemonstrated curiosity for customer behavior and product impactBonus Points If You Have :
Experience as the first or sole data hire in a fast-paced startup environmentProven ability to translate data into actionable product insightsBuilt AI-enhanced dashboards or decision-making toolsPassion for leveraging automation and AI to streamline operational decisionsWhy Join?
Autonomy : Own the design and impact of a mission-critical system from the ground upImpact : Play a key role in connecting product, growth, and revenue strategyGrowth : Competitive equity package as an early member of a high-velocity teamInnovation : Flexible environment where experimentation with new tools is encouragedHybrid flexibility : Option to collaborate on-site in SF or fully remotely in the U.S