Senior Data Architect – Data Engineering
Location: San Francisco, CA
Reports To: VP of Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000 annually (based on experience)
About Cargomatic
Cargomatic is transforming the local trucking industry with cutting-edge technology that connects shippers and carriers in real time. Every product that humans build, grow, or sell has spent time on a truck. Local trucking is the lifeblood of every regional economy, yet this $82 billion industry still relies heavily on outdated systems. Cargomatic is bringing transparency, efficiency, and intelligence to local freight through modern technology and data-driven solutions.
We are solving complex, real-world logistics problems every day. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building scalable systems, and want to help shape the future of AI-powered logistics, we’d love to meet you.
Position Summary
Cargomatic is seeking a Senior Data Architect – Data Engineering to design and build scalable, cloud-native data infrastructure that powers analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven applications. This role combines deep data architecture expertise with hands-on experience in modern data platforms and LLM-enabled application development.
You will lead the design of enterprise-grade data models, architect RAG systems, implement agentic workflows, and integrate secure, production-ready LLM capabilities into our ecosystem. This is a high-impact role with significant ownership, visibility, and opportunity to shape the future of intelligent logistics technology.
Key Responsibilities
Data Architecture & Engineering
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Design and build scalable, cloud-native data pipelines (batch and streaming) supporting analytics, ML, and AI-powered applications
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Architect enterprise-grade data models across data lakes, warehouses, and real-time systems (Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka, DBT)
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Define standards for data governance, reliability, performance, and cost optimization
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Optimize storage formats and distributed data systems (Parquet, Delta Lake, Iceberg)
AI & LLM-Enabled Systems
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Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems integrating structured and unstructured enterprise data
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Design and implement agentic workflows using frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, n8n, or similar
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Integrate LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar) into secure, production-ready applications
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Implement guardrails, validation layers, monitoring, and evaluation frameworks to mitigate hallucination, prompt injection, and data security risks
Backend & API Development
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Build secure backend APIs (Python/FastAPI) to expose AI-powered capabilities
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Ensure observability, monitoring, and cost controls across AI and data services
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Contribute to microservices architecture and distributed system design
Collaboration & Leadership
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Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Operations to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
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Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural standards and best practices
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Drive innovation in data engineering and AI-powered logistics systems
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
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8+ years of software or data engineering experience in production environments
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Strong expertise in data modeling, distributed systems, and scalable cloud architectures
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Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT frameworks and streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark, HEVO, Snowflake, DBT, etc.)
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Advanced SQL skills and deep understanding of modern storage formats
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Proficiency in Python and RESTful API development
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Experience integrating LLM APIs into production applications
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Strong understanding of system reliability, observability, and cost management in cloud environments
Desired Experience
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Experience building RAG pipelines including embeddings, vector search, chunking strategies, and hybrid retrieval
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Experience designing multi-agent or agentic AI workflows with orchestration frameworks
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Knowledge of LLM evaluation, monitoring, and tracing tools (LangSmith or similar)
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Experience with microservices architecture and distributed system design
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Exposure to transportation, logistics, or supply chain domains
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Active GitHub contributions or demonstrated passion for emerging AI and data technologies
Why Join Cargomatic?
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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401(k) with company match
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Company-paid Life and Disability insurance
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Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays
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Paid Parental Leave
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Opportunity to build cutting-edge AI solutions in a high-growth logistics technology company
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Collaborative, high-impact team environment
Cargomatic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to succeed.
