Senior Data Platform Engineer

About the role

EarnIn is seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to lead the scaling and automation of its enterprise‑grade data platform. The role is hybrid, based in Bengaluru, and works closely with product, design and executive teams to deliver reliable data infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Scale data infrastructure, streamline data delivery and implement AI‑driven automation to replace manual processes.
• Design, build and manage large, complex data sets and event‑driven pipelines, including Kafka and cloud‑based Spark workloads.
• Develop AI‑based analytical tools integrated into the data pipeline for business insights.
• Provide high‑level support to stakeholders, advise on technical data issues and create self‑serve solutions.
• Mentor senior engineers, conduct code and architecture reviews, and lead cross‑team initiatives.

Required profile

• 4+ years of experience designing, building and maintaining data infrastructure.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Kafka, Python, Scala
• Apache Spark on AWS, Azure or GCP
• Databricks (nice to have)
• AI‑assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, ChatGPT)
• SQL and NoSQL databases, data governance and security principles
• Git, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines

What we offer

• Healthcare coverage
• Internet and cell‑phone reimbursement
• Learning and development stipend
• Opportunities to travel to Mountain View HQ and Bangkok site