Degreed is the leading enterprise learning system for workforce transformation, bringing together everything people need to learn and advance: courses, videos, articles, projects, and real-world skill insights, matched to individual roles, skills, and goals.

For businesses, Degreed builds the infrastructure for a culture of learning that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, driving performance at scale. Named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026 — alongside Google, Nvidia, and Adidas — Degreed is recognized for its AI-driven approach to closing the human readiness gap and turning learning ambition into measurable impact.

We believe learning is the key to unlocking opportunity, and our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise. Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development!

About the Role

At Degreed, we help organizations build and measure the skills that power their future. As our data volume and platform complexity continue to grow, we are investing in scalable, high-performance data architecture to support long-term product innovation and business expansion. This role exists to move us beyond maintenance and into the next phase of data platform evolution. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design and optimize the core data layer that enables internal teams and clients to access reliable, performant, and trusted data at scale.

We are seeking candidates with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in data engineering, demonstrating strong ownership of data platform components and the ability to operate in complex, high-scale environments.

Key Skills

Advanced proficiency in Snowflake and SQL, demonstrated by designing performant queries, optimizing warehouse usage, and improving cost efficiency across large-scale datasets
Strong experience with dbt and dimensional data modeling, including building modular, scalable models and enforcing testing and documentation standards
Proven experience building and orchestrating data pipelines using tools such as Airflow, Meltano, or similar orchestration frameworks in production environments
Experience working with infrastructure-as-code and containerized environments, such as Kubernetes and Terraform, supporting reliable and reproducible data platform deployments
Demonstrated ability to design data architectures that scale with increasing data volume and concurrency, reducing bottlenecks and improving system reliability
Experience leading or contributing to complex data engineering projects, managing tasks through tools such as Jira and Confluence, and delivering against defined milestones
Proven experience mentoring data engineers, conducting code reviews, and elevating team standards through shared best practices
Experience operating in environments with production support responsibilities, including on-call rotations and incident resolution processes
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with analytics, product, engineering, and business stakeholders to translate data requirements into robust technical solutions
Ability to leverage AI tools and technologies relevant to data engineering workflows, such as AI-assisted query optimization, pipeline monitoring, documentation generation, or anomaly detection

Key Responsibilities

Design and build a scalable, high-performance data layer used across internal teams and external client-facing use cases
Optimize and refactor existing data models in Snowflake to improve efficiency, maintainability, and performance
Develop and maintain reliable, production-grade data pipelines that ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of business-critical data
Implement infrastructure and orchestration improvements that strengthen platform stability, scalability, and observability
Collaborate with analytics and product teams to define data requirements and translate them into scalable data solutions
Conduct code reviews and mentor team members to elevate engineering standards and promote best practices
Participate in on-call rotations and incident response processes to maintain 24/7 data platform reliability
Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term roadmap planning to ensure the data platform supports future business growth

Compensation

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, specific work location, and internal equity.

Benefits

We take care of our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success.

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At Degreed, We Value

🔷 Diversity & Inclusion – We celebrate diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute.
🔷 Growth Mindset – Learning is at the heart of what we do. We empower our employees to continuously develop their skills and grow their careers in alignment with their unique strengths and aspirations.
🔷 Collaboration – The best ideas come from working together. We cultivate a culture of open communication, teamwork, and shared success.

By joining Degreed, you’ll be part of a community that values learning, collaboration, and meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about driving change through upskilling and workforce transformation, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our mission.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Degreed offers flexible work arrangements tailored to each role. Some positions are fully remote, while others follow a hybrid model for employees near an office. Please check the job details for role-specific requirements.
For remote and hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. This role may require prolonged computer use and stationary work, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication effectively.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and adaptable work environment that enables every team member to thrive and do their best work.

Additional Information

Degreed is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, career development, compensation, and training.

🔷 Accessibility & Accommodations – We are dedicated to full inclusion and will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance, please let us know.
🔷 Fair Hiring Practices – In compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
🔷 E-Verify Participation – Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.

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• Global Privacy Notice
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By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to our use and processing of your data in compliance with applicable laws.

Fraudulent Recruitment Warning

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🚫 Conduct recruitment via WhatsApp, Telegram, or direct-messaging platforms.
🚫 Request sensitive personal or financial information in unsolicited communications.
🚫 Offer jobs requiring upfront payments or promising unrealistic returns.
🔵 Official Degreed communications will always come from a @degreed.com email address or phone number during the hiring process.

If you encounter suspicious activity, please report it immediately. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud.