Syndio
SaaS
StaffDataEngineer
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“Staff Data Engineer at Syndio. Skills: data engineering, data platform, distributed systems, data pipelines, AI-driven products, LLM-powered systems, data modeling, schema standardization, automated field mapping, retrieval-ready data modeling, data pipelines for AI evaluation and feedback loops, pipeline architecture, platform design, cross-functional data strategy, data governance, Python, SQL, GCP, AWS, Azure, BigQuery, Snowflake, dbt. Define the architecture and long-term evolution of Syndio”
Industry & Context.
solving complex challenges; ambiguous, high-impact platform problems
Applicants must currently reside within commuting distance of Calgary, Alberta, Canada for consideration., Relocation is not currently offered., Kindly note, you must also be eligible to work in Canada legally, as we are NOT able to provide visa support or transfer at this time.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Deep experience in data engineering, data platform, or distributed systems roles, Proven track record designing and scaling data pipelines across teams or organizations, Experience solving ambiguous, high-impact platform problems and building systems widely adopted across teams, Ability to operate at both architectural and hands-on levels, Cross-functional leadership and ability to influence technical direction, Proficiency in Python and SQL, Experience with data patterns for AI/LLM systems: retrieval-ready data modeling, vector storage, embedding pipelines, and evaluation datasets, Cloud platforms: GCP (preferred), AWS, or Azure, Cloud data warehouses: BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, or similar, Data transformation: dbt or equivalent modern transformation frameworks, Relational databases: Postgres, MySQL, or similar, Streaming and CDC ingestion patterns (Datastream, Debezium, Kafka, or similar), Data governance and lineage tooling, Applicants must currently reside within commuting distance of Calgary, Alberta, Canada for consideration., Kindly note, you must also be eligible to work in Canada legally, as we are NOT able to provide visa support or transfer at this time.
Nice to Have
Experience building AI-native data platforms or developer tooling, Experience with event-driven or streaming architectures, Background in high-scale systems or large multi-tenant SaaS platforms, Familiarity with compensation or HR data domains, GCP
What You'll Do.
Define the architecture and long-term evolution of Syndio’s data platform
Own the technical direction for how data is structured
and activated across the company
and build data pipelines that produce the data products powering analytics
and Syndio's LLM-powered systems
Solve complex challenges such as multi-tenant schema standardization
automated field mapping
retrieval-ready data modeling
and data pipelines for AI evaluation and feedback loops
Operate across pipeline architecture
and cross-functional data strategy
Establish standards for data contracts
and pipeline architecture across teams
Design data governance into the platform through policy tagging
Build pipelines that support both batch analytics and the event-driven data flows behind AI workflows
Shape how data is structured
and made reliable for stakeholders across Syndio
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering closely with product, data science, and engineering leadership; Cross-functional leadership and ability to influence technical direction; high trust, low ego collaboration; joining a small, ambitious team
Full Job Description
Do you want to empower organizations to build smarter compensation strategies while ensuring fair pay for all employees? Syndio is a Series C technology company leveraging advanced technology and responsible AI to accelerate decision-making, streamline compliance, and democratize insights for consistent, equitable compensation practices at scale. Backed by $83M in investments from Bessemer Venture Partners, Voyager Capital, and Emerson Collective, we are expanding our team and products to help companies align their rewards strategies with their business goals. Our customers are our greatest asset. Syndio partners with many of the world’s most recognized and respected enterprises, helping them implement leading-edge compensation solutions with expert guidance. We analyze pay for over 10 million employees across dozens of countries, ensuring fair, defensible rewards that drive better business outcomes. Join us in our mission to help companies make smarter pay decisions they can trust! About the Role We’re looking for a Staff Data Engineer to define the architecture and long-term evolution of Syndio’s data platform as we scale into AI-driven products. This role owns the technical direction for how data is structured, standardized, modeled, and activated across the company, with a particular focus on enabling LLM-powered systems and decisioning workflows. You will design, architect, and build data pipelines that produce the data products powering analytics, product experiences, and Syndio's LLM-powered systems. Your work will shape how data is used across the company and enable the development of Syndio's decision graph and AI capabilities. This includes solving complex challenges such as multi-tenant schema standardization, automated field mapping, retrieval-ready data modeling, and data pipelines for AI evaluation and feedback loops. You will operate across pipeline architecture, platform design, and cross-functional data strategy, partnering closely with product, dat
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