Senior Data Engineer

Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location: Remote Remote US

Type: Full-time

Workplace: Fully remote

Job Description:

Owlet (NYSE: OWLT) is changing the world of parenting with meaningful products that truly make a difference for millions around the world by bringing joy, peace, and sleep to the parenting journey.  We are focused on helping parents take care of their little ones so we can keep every baby safe and healthy.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We're seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to spearhead the design, architecture, and implementation of our next-generation data infrastructure and platform. This role will empower our partners and employees across Owlet to generate actionable, high-quality insights more efficiently, predictably, and sustainably. You will collaborate closely with marketing, operations, engineering, and product teams to ensure seamless integrations, scalable practices, and actionable insights, ultimately strengthening our core capabilities as our platform matures. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, strategic, and serve as a data champion across the entire organization.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Data Infrastructure & Platform Development: Design, build, and maintain a scalable, high-performance data infrastructure and platform to meet the Owlet's data usage and analytics needs.
• Data Access Optimization: Develop and implement solutions that reduce friction and improve accessibility and usability of data across the entire organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, data, and product teams to ensure the data platform effectively supports diverse data requirements.
• Pipeline Improvement & Optimization: Continuously enhance and optimize data pipelines, making data readily accessible and highly usable for various teams.
• Automation & Continuous Improvement: Prioritize daily automation to simplify the data infrastructure and platform, continually boosting reliability, security, quality, and performance.
• System Integrity & Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues within data systems, maintaining smooth operation and ensuring data integrity.

• Innovation & Technology Adoption: Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering to drive innovation and efficiency within the Owlet’s data infrastructure.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in data infrastructure and / or backend software engineering
• Strong software engineering skills, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code 
• Strong proficiency in SQL  and Python
• Advanced knowledge of both normalized database design and warehouse data modeling
• Understanding of ETL design patterns, data ingestion methods, and orchestration frameworks 
• Experience with workflow orchestration (Airflow, Dagster, DBT) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Proven track record of integrating customer data into business operations from the ground up
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, take initiative, and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience with best practices for Data Security and Privacy (PII and PHI) a plus.

Benefits

Owlet offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options (PPO and High-Deductible with HSA), plus dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Wellness resources include mental health support, EAP access, and fitness incentives.
• Financial Benefits: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase program, and potential equity grants.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous flexible PTO policy, including Flex Fridays, paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks), and remote/hybrid work options.

Owlet Baby Care, Inc. is the equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.