Senior Data Engineer

ABOUT onX

As a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation with a suite of apps, onX was founded in Montana, which in turn has inspired our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone. With more than 300 employees located around the country working in largely remote / hybrid roles, we have created regional “Basecamps” to help remote employees find connection and inspiration with other onXers. We bring our outdoor passion to work every day, coupling it with industry-leading technology to craft dynamic outdoor experiences.

Through multiple years of growth, we haven’t lost our entrepreneurial ethos at onX. We offer a fast-paced, growing, tech-forward environment where ownership, accountability, and passion for winning as a team are essential. We value diversity and believe it leads to different perspectives and inspires both new adventures and new growth. As a team, we’re hungry to improve, value innovation, and believe great ideas come from any direction.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

onX is seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to be responsible for creating and maintaining onX’s data ecosystem to enable the discoverability and access to our data for the business. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, high-performance data pipelines and infrastructure to support analytics, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Scientists, Business Analysts, and Software Engineers, to deliver efficient data solutions in a cloud-native environment.

As an onX Senior Data Engineer, your day to day responsibilities would look like:

(Essential Job Duties)

• Design and build scalable data pipelines using GCP services like Cloud Dataflow, Cloud Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer to ingest, process, and store large datasets from multiple sources.
• Develop, test, and maintain data models, schemas, and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes using tools like BigQuery, Cloud SQL, and Data Studio.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective data infrastructure solutions.
• Optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency, utilizing GCP-native tools such as Dataflow, Dataproc, and Bigtable.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security by developing validation processes and enforcing best practices for data governance and access control using GCP Dataplex and Security tools.
• Automate workflows and processes using Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow) to ensure data pipelines run reliably and on schedule.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on data pipelines and infrastructure issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with SRE and Infrastructure teams to manage GCP resources efficiently, including compute, storage, and network resources.
• Stay updated with GCP services, best practices, and emerging technologies to improve and optimize the data platform continuously.

LOCATION

onX has created a thriving distributed workforce community across several US locations. This position can be performed from an onX corporate office, “Basecamp,” or “Connection Hub".

• Corporate Offices: onX was founded in Montana with offices in Missoula and Bozeman. If you prefer to work in an office at least part of the time this is a great option.
• Basecamps: Basecamps are established virtual workforce communities where a sizable number of distributed team members group for work, volunteering, socializing, and adventure.
  • Our current Basecamps are located within a 90-mile radius of the following: Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; Denver, CO; Kalispell, MT; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA.
• Connection Hubs: Connection Hub locations are smaller, emerging communities of distributed team members.
  • Our current Connection Hubs are located within a 60-mile radius of the following: Boise, ID; Charleston, SC; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Richmond, VA; Spokane, WA; and Vermont.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least three years working in a cloud environment (preferably GCP).
• Expertise in GCP services, including BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and Cloud SQL.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with writing complex queries for data extraction and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with ETL development and workflow orchestration using tools like Apache Airflow.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Python, or Scala for data processing and pipeline development.
• Experience with streaming data pipelines (e.g., using Pub/Sub, Dataflow) and batch processing.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and experience working with large datasets and query optimization.
• Knowledge of best practices in data governance, security, and compliance, particularly in a cloud environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team.

ADDED BONUSES

Though not required, we would be thrilled to consider candidates with any of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or comparable field or equivalent experience
• GCP certification (e.g., Professional Data Engineer or Cloud Architect) is highly desirable.
• Experience with machine learning infrastructure on GCP, such as AI Platform and TensorFlow.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform), and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) in GCP.
• Experience with other data processing frameworks, such as Apache Spark.

COMPENSATION

onX is committed to compensating all employees fairly and equitably for their contributions. For this position, applicants can expect to make between $150,000 to $175,000 upon hire. The pay range will vary based on experience, skills, certifications, and education among other factors as required in the job description. In addition, full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule and a potential annual bonus of 10% based on company performance.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING YOU

• Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive health benefits including a no-monthly-cost medical plan
• Parental leave plan of 5 or 13 weeks fully paid
• 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%
• Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks
• Annual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle in and outside of the gym
• Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, quiet weeks, and floating holidays

PERFORMANCE ESSENTIALS

In this role, success is driven by cognitive abilities such as concentration and problem-solving, essential for our computer-centric tasks. onX will explore reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can fully engage in and contribute to the essential physical and mental functions of the job. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact us at PS@onxmaps.com.

Position open until filled.

#LI-Remote

At onX, we believe that diversity makes us better. Bringing together a diverse set of backgrounds, ideas, and opinions helps us to achieve our mission to awaken the adventurer in everyone. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. onX is committed to equal opportunity not only in our hiring practices but also in our employment practices, including but not limited to development, compensation, and promotion. We strive to build an inclusive work community where everyone can be their authentic self, and together, we win as a team. Come join us!

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