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Full-Time

Director – Data Engineering

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Circle

Circle

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides regulated digital currency USDC

Crypto & Web3
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$227.5k - $292.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Remote first in the US, associated with New York City.

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Git
SQL
AWS
Linux/Unix
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 10+ years of industry experience working with large datasets and modern data tools
  • 5+ years of experience with technical leadership and people management
  • Knowledge of a scientific computing language (Python) and Expert at SQL
  • Theoretical and applied expertise in database / data warehouse design
  • Hands-on experience with common software development flows and tools (Linux, git, AWS)
  • Experience designing and implementing complex modeling solutions from ideation to production at scale
  • Ability to understand complex business problems and break down analytics projects into a structured approach.
  • Track record of developing, managing and retaining data engineers.
  • Experience managing remote teams.
Responsibilities
  • Drive data engineering efforts, communicate cross-functionally, and be a subject matter expert
  • Partner with Analytics, Product, and Engineering teams to build out platforms and datasets to enable the business by creating road maps and help prioritize data engineering work
  • Support the individual and career growth of team members to minimize attrition and maximize output
  • Become an expert on data sources and ETL flows at Circle
  • Implement, maintain and optimize data warehouse as well as other tooling
  • Manage a team data engineers (managers and ICs)

Circle offers USDC, a regulated digital currency that enables near-instant, near-zero cost settlements and fully programmable capabilities, facilitating over $1.4 trillion in transactions. The main technologies/methods used include public blockchains for payments and financial applications.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.2B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Achieving MiCA compliance and an EMI license from France positions Circle for significant growth and acceptance in the European market.
  • The partnership with Chainlink could drive institutional adoption of stablecoins, opening new revenue streams and enhancing Circle's market position.
  • Circle's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic partnerships may attract more developers and financial institutions to its platform, fostering innovation and expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory changes and compliance costs in different jurisdictions could impact Circle's operational efficiency and profitability.
  • The competitive landscape of stablecoins is intense, with major players like Tether and Binance USD posing significant challenges.

What makes Circle unique

  • Circle's compliance with the EU's MiCA regulations and attainment of an EMI license from France sets it apart as a leader in regulatory adherence within the stablecoin market.
  • The strategic partnership with Chainlink to expand stablecoin utility for institutions highlights Circle's commitment to integrating stablecoins into mainstream financial systems.
  • Circle's dual offering of USDC and EURC stablecoins provides a diversified approach to stablecoin issuance, catering to both USD and Euro markets.

Benefits

Paid time off - We offer flexible paid time off — take what you need as long as it works with you and your team, and all Circle employees get mobile phone and home office reimbursements.

Health coverage - No matter where you live, we offer a market competitive suite of benefits. Enroll in health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances, and Circle covers some or all of the premiums.

Invested in your future - All U.S. full-time and part-time employees enjoy 401(k) and pensions (with 4% company match if you contribute 5% or more), and share Circle’s success via company equity awards.

Learning & development - Your individual growth and development is important to us and we provide the resources to help you grow your career while at Circle.