Data Engineer

Description

Who We Are

Murmuration is a nonprofit organization that amplifies the power of civic engagement by providing data, digital tools, and research-driven insights to community-focused organizations so that together we can create an America where everyone can lead healthy, free, and dignified lives.

Every day, people are trying to shape our future for the better. Fighting for water that’s safe to drink. Schools that serve students equitably. Gun laws that make sense. And rallying people who care like we do. And yet too often the skillful organizers working to mobilize communities lack access to technology that could supercharge their efforts. Knocking on every door instead of knowing which will open most easily. And going up against outside interests that have half the heart, but twice the tools.

In communities across America, Murmuration’s partners are leveraging our data, tools, and insights to help thousands of organizers orchestrate millions of individual people to do big things together. Demand big things together. To create the world they want. Together.

About the Position

We’re seeking an innovative and adaptable Data Engineer to join our Research division. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of building and enhancing our data infrastructure with a particular focus on the pipelines that power our Atlas by Murmuration product.  Atlas by Murmuration is our data product that contains a connected, context rich representation of American civic life. This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with stakeholders, data managers, and data scientists to design, architect, and develop solutions that drive our mission forward. The Data Engineer will report to our Staff Data Engineer.

Note: At Murmuration, we are committed to becoming an even more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. To this end, all staff members are expected to actively participate in DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging) programming.

Job Level: IC3

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand challenges, design solutions, and implement data pipelines that meet both immediate and long-term needs;
• Build and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines using tools such as Dagster, Airflow, Snowflake, AWS, MongoDB, and dbt;
• Manage data from various sources, ensuring timely ingestion, quality, and integrity;
• Transform raw data into structured, usable formats that empower our analytical and product teams;
• Implement and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and documentation processes;
• Continuously optimize our data infrastructure for performance and efficiency;
• Provide support and troubleshooting for data-related issues across the organization; and
• Contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Requirements

• Problem-solver with a passion for using data and technology to drive social impact;
• Education and/or experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field;
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in data engineering or a related field;
• Curiosity and a drive to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges;
• Familiarity with data orchestration tools (e.g., Dagster, Airflow) and ELT processes (e.g., dbt);
• Familiarity with analytic databases (e.g., Snowflake) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS);
• Experience working flexibly within smaller teams;
• Practical knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC);
• Proficiency in Python, Docker, and container orchestration tools;
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools; and
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Haves:

• Familiarity with Voter File Data;
• Experience with or interest in political data; and/or
• Experience within a support team providing technical support to other data functions (e.g., Data Scientists, Data Managers, etc.)

Talented Data Engineers come from all walks of life and career. If you are passionate about civic engagement and technology, please apply, even if you do not check every box!

Benefits

Location and Compensation

The Data Engineer is a full-time, salaried position with a comprehensive benefits package (more detail below). It is based anywhere in the U.S. The starting salary range for this position is $100,000 – $130,000 and is commensurate with experience.

Our Culture of Care

We work hard to create a culture of care to ensure that our staff are best equipped to lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. To that end, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered for you and qualifying family members;
• Retirement benefits with a 5% employer match;
• A flexible unlimited PTO plan;
• Generous paid parental leave;
• Pre-tax commuter benefits;
• A company laptop;
• A flexible remote work environment;
• A home office setup stipend for all new employees;
• Monthly reimbursement for remote work expenses;
• A yearly professional development fund;
• Mental health and wellness benefits through Calm and Better Help; 
• Yearly in-person staff retreats; and
• A welcoming culture that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity

Murmuration is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation and national origin. We reasonably accommodate staff members and/or applicants with disabilities, provided they are otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job.

Note: Murmuration is two organizations working together to pursue our mission of amplifying the power of civic engagement: Murmuration Research Institute, a 501(c)(3) that conducts research to identify, design, and create the data, tools, and insights that build healthier and more equitable communities; and Murmuration, Inc., a 501(c)(4) that supports organizations working across the country on the nation’s most challenging issues with access to data, tools, and research that build healthier and more equitable communities.