Senior Data Engineer, Investment Operations

The Team

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is seeking to recruit a Data Engineer to join an outstanding investment operations team that is critical to the execution of CZI’s multi-asset class investment portfolio. The investment function pursues a "manager-of-managers" approach, working with funds across a wide spectrum of investment styles and strategies. The ideal candidate will have a technical background with a strong interest in acquiring finance/investments knowledge.  They possess both data engineering and advanced data analytics skills.  They will have a strategic approach, while also possessing a proactive, entrepreneurial attitude, and are excited about shaping and building out CZI’s investment systems and reporting tools.  A commitment and passion for philanthropy and CZI’s mission will also be a key consideration.

What You'll Do

• Design and implement data warehouses/data lakes to hold structured and unstructured data.  Design data models for optimal storage and retrieval for business analytics and AI applications.
• Build and maintain clean data sets and sources, and automate data workflow and integration tasks.
• Implement data quality checks and pro-active exception handling and notification systems to ensure consistently high-quality data and resolve inconsistencies.
• Compile, organize, and manage financial data that provide inputs for monitoring investments and investment decision-making.
• Monitor and support production data warehouses and platforms.
• Make data easily accessible through reports, dashboards, and data extracts via easy-to-use software tools.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of Python development and use of data API experience.
• 5+ years of database design, modeling, and SQL experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing and running code to ingest, transform, clean, and store data from a variety of data sources. Strong knowledge in CI/CD implementation.
• Strong knowledge in areas of Computer Science and computer technology that are relevant for financial databases and modeling.
• Strong interest in financial mathematics and economics, including quantitative skills and reasoning.
• Understanding of machine learning principles and algorithms preferred.
• A positive attitude, work well on teams with colleagues from a variety of professional backgrounds, and be willing to ask questions in uncertain circumstances.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Independent thinking and the ability to understand technical documentation needed for solving the problems are essential.

Compensation

The Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $214,000 - $321,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Pay ranges outside Redwood City are adjusted based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Benefits for the Whole You 

We’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible. 

• CZI provides a generous 100% match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future. 
• Annual funding for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
• CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.
• Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice. 
• Funding for select family-forming benefits. 
• Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area
• And more!

Commitment to Diversity

We believe that the strongest teams and best thinking are defined by the diversity of voices at the table. We are committed to fair treatment and equal access to opportunity for all CZI team members and to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Learn about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. 

If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.

Explore our work modes, benefits, and interview process at www.chanzuckerberg.com/careers.

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