Data Engineer

New York , United States

AI overview

Work collaboratively to build scalable data solutions using Databricks, Python, and SQL while shaping the future of data at DriveWealth.

About Us

DriveWealth is on a mission to make investing easier. We believe that everyone should have the ability to control their financial future, and that access to financial markets should not be limited by geography, wealth, or legacy systems. We are a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices. Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

There’s never been a better time to build a category-defining business and there has rarely been a team better positioned for this opportunity. Our culture blends the pace and agility of a fintech start-up with the impact, stability, and discipline of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. Join us and help build the future of global investing!

About The Role:

The Data & Analytics team is dedicated to building innovative data products that provide actionable insights, empowering our partners to succeed. We focus on curating and maintaining key data sources and statistics that serve both internal and external stakeholders.

We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our growing team. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to interpret and clarify requirements, architecting efficient and scalable data solutions. You'll play a key part in shaping the future of data at DriveWealth, balancing competing priorities and laying the groundwork for long-term growth while delivering high-quality data products.

Finally, the candidate should be excited about coming into a team in the process of shaping the direction of data and analytics at DriveWealth, this means balancing competing priorities and laying the groundwork for scale.

What You'll Do:

  • Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Python, and SQL, implementing a "Medallion" architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) to support financial and brokerage functions.
  • Own the transformation layer using dbt, ensuring that complex financial logic is codified into high-performance, modular, and reusable data models.
  • Develop and monitor end-to-end ELT/ETL processes, leveraging Databricks Workflows or Airflow to ensure timely and reliable data delivery.
  • Optimize Spark jobs and SQL queries for maximum efficiency, managing compute costs while improving data latency.
  • Implement rigorous data quality checks and validation frameworks (using dbt tests and custom Python) to ensure "source of truth" accuracy across trade and transaction data.
  • Optimize SQL query performance for the reporting suite
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand data requirements and proactively address future feature needs

What You'll Need:

  • 3+ years working on data ingestion (CSV, JSON, REST), data transformation (DBT), and  orchestrating data pipelines (Databricks and/or Airflow)
  • Experience working within a larger data team: CI/CD process leveraging GitHub and AGILE development where possible
  • Programming Languages: Python, SQL, Spark (PySpark, Spark SQL)
  • Declarative Languages:  YAML, Terraform
  • Databases: DynamoDB, Unity Catalog, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent program

Nice To Have, But Not Required:

  • Experience with the financial market and trading concepts
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance-driven reporting (e.g. FINRA, GDPR).
  • Experience with business intelligence reporting (Sigma)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.  At this time, DriveWealth does not provide new employment visa sponsorship, but candidates with existing transferable work authorization may be considered.

Compensation
Compensation package offerings are based on candidate experience and technical qualifications, as it relates to the role. These are identified and determined throughout your interviewing experience.

Please note
: this role is expected to come into our office on a cadence set by the Hiring Manager/Team.

New York, NY (Hybrid) Pay Range
$130,000$150,000 USD

Working at DriveWealth

We do our best work when we’re in the same room. To maintain the speed our partners expect, our New York and Chicago teams work in-office 4 days a week. We’ve found that being physically side-by-side is the only way to solve complex problems in real-time and stay truly accountable to the products we ship. When you’re here, you’re working directly with the people making the decisions. To support that work, we provide competitive compensation, equity, and a 401(k) match. We also offer full insurance coverage, a wellness reimbursement, a company-provided phone, and a personal development allowance. Finally, we value the time you spend away from the office with generous PTO, observed holidays, and extended leave.

How We Think About AI

We leverage AI to work smarter and move faster. We seek AI curious talent who are proactive about using emerging tools to increase signal quality, reduce friction and improve outcomes to deliver product faster, provide better service to our partners, and to streamline processes. Your ability to leverage our internal tools and technology to drive results is as important to us as your core domain expertise.

Compensation

Pay is generally based upon the level, complexity, responsibility, location and job duties / requirements of the specific position. We then source candidates with the requisite skills, expertise, education, training, and experience.  If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a recruiter about our compensation philosophy and other available benefits. This role is eligible for base, bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and heavily subsidized benefits and perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

To build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real-world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us at [email protected].

Agency Disclaimer

DriveWealth does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other organization location. DriveWealth is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Education Stipend: Personal development allowance.
  • Flexible Work Hours: Our New York and Chicago teams work in-office 4 days a week.
  • Health Insurance: We provide full insurance coverage.
  • Wellness Stipend: Wellness reimbursement.

DriveWealth builds an API-based platform that makes investing accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial background. Its services cater to businesses looking to offer their customers easy access to financial markets and promote financial independence. What sets DriveWealth apart is its commitment to democratizing investment opportunities on a global scale.

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$130,000 – $150,000 per year
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