Senior Staff Data Engineer, Databricks (R6508)

Shield AI|03 Nov 2026

fulltimeonsite$145,000–$220,000 USD per year

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Listed location: United States

Work arrangement: onsite. A remote label does not confirm worldwide eligibility or visa sponsorship.

Stated pay: $145,000–$220,000 USD per year, as published by the employer.

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Job Description

Role Summary

The Senior Staff Data Engineer will help build and operate the enterprise lakehouse on Databricks, creating the governed data foundation that supports multiple business domains and downstream analytics. This is a hands-on role, responsible for scalable ingestion, reliable data processing, and strong technical controls across the Bronze and Silver layers of the medallion architecture.

This role is not limited to moving data from point A to point B. The Data Engineer is expected to understand the meaning, sensitivity, classification, and intended use of the data flowing through the pipelines they build, and to apply that understanding when designing controls, access patterns, data quality checks, and segregation boundaries appropriate for a highly regulated environment.

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Skills mentioned

Databricks

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Is the Senior Staff Data Engineer, Databricks (R6508) position at Shield AI remote?

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What type of employment is the Senior Staff Data Engineer, Databricks (R6508) role?

Shield AI is hiring for a full-time Senior Staff Data Engineer, Databricks (R6508) position.

Which skills are mentioned for the Senior Staff Data Engineer, Databricks (R6508) job at Shield AI?

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