Senior Data Engineer
Blockworks· Engineering
Remote$160k - $200kFull-timePosted 11mo ago
About the role
Senior Data Engineer responsible for leading data models, data pipelines, and ETL strategies to feed Blockworks products. Lead data-related projects, design scalable data architectures, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve data workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Own Data Sourcing Pipelines: architect data warehousing, ingestion and sourcing strategy, aggregating data from multiple SDKs into Blockworks' data warehouse.
- Design and Implement ETL Solutions: implement ETL approach, access blockchain nodes, source data from 3rd parties, model internal schemas across PostgreSQL and Clickhouse.
- Grow Shared Knowledge: provide technical leadership, guidance, and assistance to the team on architectures and designs.
- Drive Operational Efficiency: identify opportunities to automate routine data tasks and improve data workflows.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Research, Product, and Engineering to advance initiatives and collaborations.
Qualifications
- Significant knowledge of the crypto industry (crypto native).
- At least 4 (ideally more) years of hands-on experience with data modeling, schema design, data operations, and data warehousing.
- Experience building backend systems at scale focused on data processing and ingestion.
- Proficiency in Python, Go, Rust and/or Typescript; strong SQL skills (Parquet, Postgres, Clickhouse).
- Experience creating data warehouses at scale (100M+ rows per day).
- Experience using DevOps tools and cloud solutions (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or GCP).
- Hands-on experience with modern data orchestration tools like Airflow or Dagster, and with SQL transformation frameworks such as dbt or SQLMesh.
Skills
Required:Data modelingETL design and implementationSQLPython/Go/Rust/TypescriptData WarehousingCloud & DevOpsAirflow/Dagster
Nice to have:dbt/SQLMesh
Benefits
- Remote-First: remote-first with NYC office available.
- 100% Medical Coverage for You (medical, dental, vision) with substantial coverage for dependents.
- Flexible PTO policy.
- 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Hardware stipend to purchase tools and technology.
- Learning & Growth stipend for professional development.
- Clear career growth and development structure.
- Global & Diverse Team with inclusive culture.
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Blockworks
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Blockworks is a crypto data and information platform that transforms data into actionable research, trusted news, alpha-driven insights, and world-class events. The platform enables investors, operators, and institutions to see past the noise, make better decisions, and drive the industry forward.
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