Senior Data Engineer

Full Timesenior

San FranciscoPosted 8 weeks ago

Role Overview

Kikoff is hiring a Senior Data Engineer. This is a full-time role in San Francisco. Part of Kikoff's Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Security roles is $150k-$200k (based on 132 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale
Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.
We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.

Why Kikoff:

This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.

We are looking for a Data Engineer or Analytics Engineer to join our Data team. You will collaborate with the data scientist and engineers to design, build, and scale high-leverage data models, foundational datasets and scalable infrastructure that enables analytics, modeling, and experimentation. Your responsibilities includes:

Build and optimize high-quality ergonomic foundational datasets and the relevant data pipelines
Establish data quality management processes at scale
Build analytical dashboards

Qualifications

Bachelors’ or above in quantitative discipline: Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in data engineering
Hands-on experience in building robust data models and data pipelines
A self-starter with a bias for action and excellent communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical concepts in easy-to-understand ways
Expert knowledge of SQL, and popular data engineering tools such as snowflake, dbt, Dagster etc
Experience working with DS team
A humble collaborative can-do attitude and natural curiosity

Base Range

$226,000—$254,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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How do I apply for the Senior Data Engineer position at Kikoff?

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Where is the Senior Data Engineer position at Kikoff located?

This position is based in San Francisco. Kikoff has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Data Engineer at Kikoff earn?

Kikoff has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Data Engineer role at Kikoff posted?

This role was posted on May 14, 2026 (61 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Data Engineer role at Kikoff require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Kikoff lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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