Full-Time

Lead Data Engineer

Posted on 9/18/2024

Figment

Figment

51-200 employees

Provides staking solutions for cryptocurrency

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

CA$170k - CA$190kAnnually

Senior

Remote in Canada

100% remote-first environment with optional co-working spaces for hybrid model.

Category
Data Engineering
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Redshift
Python
Airflow
BigQuery
Blockchain
AWS
Databricks
Data Analysis
Snowflake
Requirements
  • Experience with the data transformation tool DBT
  • Experience programming in Python
  • Experience with the data orchestration tool - Dagster or Airflow
  • Experience with a data warehousing solution such as Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or Databricks
  • Extensive data engineering experience, including building and managing data pipelines and ETL processes
  • Experience developing CI/CD pipelines for automated data infrastructure provisioning and application deployment
  • Experience in managing infrastructure across AWS, with a focus on performance and security
Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and implementation of reliable data pipelines and data storage solutions.
  • Lead the implementation of data modeling and integrate technologies according to project needs.
  • Manage specific data pipelines and oversees the technical aspects of data operations.
  • Ensure data processes are optimized and align with business requirements.
  • Identify areas for process improvements and suggests tools and technologies to enhance efficiency.
  • Continuously improve data infrastructure automation, ensuring reliable and efficient data processing.
  • Lead the development and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes using technologies such as Dagster and DBT to ensure efficient data flow and processing.
  • Automate data ingestion, transformation, and loading processes to support blockchain data analytics and reporting.
  • Utilize Snowflake data warehousing solutions to manage and optimize data storage and retrieval.
  • Collaborate with Engineering Leadership and Product teams to articulate data strategies and progress.
  • Promote best practices in data engineering, cloud infrastructure, networking, and security.

Figment.io provides staking solutions in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry, allowing holders to earn rewards by validating transactions. They serve over 500 institutional clients globally, offering infrastructure and APIs to enhance staking rewards. Figment's products include staking applications, validators, and slashing coverage, with revenue generated from fees based on clients' staking rewards. The company's goal is to support the growth of the Web3 ecosystem by delivering secure and comprehensive staking services.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$160.5M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

-26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Zodia Custody and Utila expand Figment's institutional client base.
  • Collaboration with Ledger enhances Ethereum staking options for self-custody ETH holders.
  • Launch of staking ETPs on SIX Swiss Exchange positions Figment as a crypto index leader.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition may erode Figment's market share and pricing power.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on staking services could lead to higher compliance costs.
  • Cryptocurrency market volatility poses risks to Figment's revenue and client demand.

What makes Figment unique

  • Figment is Canada's largest blockchain infrastructure and software provider.
  • The company offers enterprise-grade node and staking infrastructure, including Hubble Web 3 explorer.
  • Figment serves over 500 institutional clients with robust staking solutions and APIs.

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