Staff Data Engineer - Governance

<h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p>At Blip, data is more than a byproduct, it's a strategic asset. Our Data Platform powers everything from internal decision-making to the next generation of AI-driven experiences. We're now looking for a <strong>Sr. Staff Data/Platform Engineer</strong> to play a foundational role in scaling and evolving this platform.</p> <p>This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about solving deep engineering challenges, working across large-scale distributed systems, and translating real-time data into meaningful intelligence across the company.</p> <h3><strong><br>Your Mission</strong></h3> <p>You’ll be the technical backbone of our Data and Platform Engineering team, owning critical platform decisions, mentoring engineers, and designing future-proof, low-latency, high-throughput systems that power analytics, machine learning, and real-time business logic.</p> <p>As a senior individual contributor, you’ll work side-by-side with product, infrastructure, and AI teams, helping shape Blip’s data foundation for years to come.</p> <h3><strong><br>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Platform Engineering &amp; Distributed Systems</strong><strong><br></strong> Design, implement, and optimize distributed data systems using technologies like <strong>Kafka, Flink, Spark, and Delta Lake</strong>, ensuring scalability, fault tolerance, and high performance across streaming and batch workloads.</li> <li><strong>Streaming &amp; Real-time Data Pipelines</strong><strong><br></strong> Build and maintain low-latency, high-throughput pipelines capable of handling billions of events per day, powering real-time dashboards, ML feature stores, and intelligent products.</li> <li><strong>Data Architecture &amp; Systems Design</strong><strong><br></strong> Translate business requirements into robust, scalable architectural patterns, integrating best practices across <strong>data modeling, orchestration, data governance, and observability</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Engineering Excellence &amp; Code Quality</strong><strong><br></strong> Write high-quality, maintainable code and establish patterns that raise the engineering bar. Collaborate in code reviews and mentor other engineers in software craftsmanship.</li> <li><strong>AI Infrastructure &amp; Decision Systems</strong><strong><br></strong> Help bridge traditional machine learning workloads with modern AI-based decision systems. Support the evolution of our ML pipelines into agent-based or model-context protocol (MCP)-enabled workflows.</li> <li><strong>Collaboration &amp; Leadership</strong><strong><br></strong> Work cross-functionally with Product, AI, and Software Engineering teams to drive platform adoption and unlock new capabilities. Act as a technical leader and sounding board on system evolution and architecture choices.<br><br></li> </ul> <h3><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h3> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>8+ years in Data Engineering, Platform Engineering, or Software Engineering roles.</li> <li>Demonstrated expertise building and scaling <strong>distributed systems and data platforms</strong>.</li> <li>Deep hands-on experience with <strong>Apache Kafka</strong>, <strong>Apache Flink</strong>, <strong>Apache Spark</strong>, <strong>Delta Lake</strong>, or similar technologies.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of <strong>streaming architectures</strong>, real-time data processing, and event-driven systems.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical Foundations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Solid foundation in <strong>software engineering</strong>: design patterns, testing, CI/CD, versioning, clean code.</li> <li>Proficiency in modern languages such as <strong>Scala, Java, or Python</strong>.</li> <li>Expertise in <strong>SQL</strong>, <strong>data modeling</strong>, and performance tuning for analytical and transactional workloads.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points</strong><strong><br></strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience implementing or working with <strong>Model Context Protocol (MCP)</strong> or modern AI infrastructure paradigms.</li> <li>Familiarity with <strong>ML Ops</strong>, feature stores, and model deployment frameworks.</li> <li>Knowledge of <strong>data governance</strong> principles, observability stacks, and RBAC/RLS at scale.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <article class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" data-turn-id="86c09730-cbf8-4f4e-9fce-716955ee5afb" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" 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data-start="30" data-end="56"><strong data-start="34" data-end="56">Perks and Benefits</strong></h3> <h4 data-start="58" data-end="93"><strong data-start="63" data-end="93">Your Day-to-Day Experience</strong></h4> <p data-start="94" data-end="672">🕘 <strong data-start="97" data-end="116">Flexible Hours:</strong> Enjoy autonomy to organize your routine with balance and responsibility.<br data-start="189" data-end="192">🏠 <strong data-start="195" data-end="220">Flexible Work Models:</strong> Remote, hybrid, or on-site — depending on the role’s needs.<br data-start="280" data-end="283">👕 <strong data-start="286" data-end="304">No Dress Code:</strong> Be yourself, without formalities.<br data-start="338" data-end="341">🖥️ <strong data-start="345" data-end="386">Home Office and Blip Setup Allowance:</strong> Financial support to create or upgrade your remote workspace.<br data-start="448" data-end="451">🎉 <strong data-start="454" data-end="475">Birthday Day Off:</strong> Take a day off during your birthday month to celebrate your way.<br data-start="540" data-end="543">🔋 <strong data-start="546" data-end="564">Blip Recharge:</strong> Five paid days off per year for employees not required to clock in, designed to promote balance and rest.</p> <h4 data-start="679" data-end="718"><strong data-start="684" data-end="718">Well-being and Quality of Life</strong></h4> <p data-start="719" data-end="1142">🍽️ <strong data-start="723" data-end="750">Meal or Food Allowance:</strong> BRL 1,144.00 per month, fully covered (no deductions) and credited even during vacations or leave.<br data-start="849" data-end="852">🚍 <strong data-start="855" data-end="882">Transportation Voucher:</strong> Available according to commuting needs.<br data-start="922" data-end="925">🏋️‍♀️ <strong data-start="932" data-end="954">Wellhub (Gympass):</strong> Access to gyms, wellness apps, and physical activities — also extended to dependents.<br data-start="1040" data-end="1043">🎭 <strong data-start="1046" data-end="1067">SESC Partnership:</strong> Access to culture, leisure, sports, hotels, vacation programs, and more.</p> <h4 data-start="1149" data-end="1187"><strong data-start="1154" data-end="1187">Physical and Emotional Health</strong></h4> <p data-start="1188" data-end="1598">🩺 <strong data-start="1191" data-end="1214">Health Plan (Amil):</strong> Nationwide coverage with private hospital rooms for you and your dependents, with co-participation only.<br data-start="1319" data-end="1322">🦷 <strong data-start="1325" data-end="1341">Dental Plan:</strong> Nationwide coverage for you and your dependents, with three plan options and full coverage of the selected plan cost.<br data-start="1459" data-end="1462">🧠 <strong data-start="1465" data-end="1482">Conexa Saúde:</strong> Online psychological care platform.<br data-start="1518" data-end="1521">🔐 <strong data-start="1524" data-end="1543">Life Insurance:</strong> Coverage equivalent to 24 times your monthly salary.</p> <h4 data-start="1605" data-end="1645"><strong data-start="1610" data-end="1645">Family, Parenthood, and Support</strong></h4> <p data-start="1646" data-end="2084">👶 <strong data-start="1649" data-end="1678">Extended Maternity Leave:</strong> 180 days to embrace this new chapter with peace of mind.<br data-start="1735" data-end="1738">👨‍👧 <strong data-start="1744" data-end="1773">Extended Paternity Leave:</strong> 30 days to be present and strengthen family bonds.<br data-start="1824" data-end="1827">🧸 <strong data-start="1830" data-end="1854">Childcare Allowance:</strong> Reimbursement of BRL 676.81 for children up to 2 years old and BRL 592.21 for children up to 5 years old.<br data-start="1960" data-end="1963">🧩 <strong data-start="1966" data-end="2013">Allowance for Dependents with Disabilities:</strong> BRL 846.02 support for children with disabilities or neurodiversity.</p> <h4 data-start="2091" data-end="2127"><strong data-start="2096" data-end="2127">Development and Recognition</strong></h4> <p data-start="2128" data-end="2311">📘 <strong data-start="2131" data-end="2155">Educational Support:</strong> Partnerships with universities and language schools.<br data-start="2208" data-end="2211">💰 <strong data-start="2214" data-end="2253">Short-Term Incentive Program (ICP):</strong> Financial recognition tied to Blip’s performance goals.</p> <h4 data-start="2318" data-end="2350"><strong data-start="2323" data-end="2350">Diversity and Inclusion</strong></h4> <p data-start="2351" data-end="2521" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">🏳️‍🌈 <strong data-start="2358" data-end="2380">Your Name Matters:</strong> Reimbursement of up to BRL 250.00 for expenses related to name and/or gender marker changes, reinforcing inclusion and respect for identity.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </article> <div class="pointer-events-none h-px w-px" data-edge="true">&nbsp;</div> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3><strong>Why Join Us</strong></h3> <p>You’ll join a company with global ambitions and a highly motivated Data team, working to reshape how businesses interact with customers through conversational AI and intelligent platforms. Here, you won’t just build systems, you’ll help shape the foundation of what’s next.</p>