Staff Data Platform Engineer
Thumbtack
About this role
A Senior Data Platform Engineer at Thumbtack leads the architectural direction of the shared data systems that make data reliable, discoverable, and actionable for analytics and ML. The role owns roadmap and cross-functional partnerships with product, analytics, and data science to align platform investments with business goals and drive measurable impact. It emphasizes coaching engineers, raising standards around data quality and observability, and defining long-term strategy balancing latency, cost, and maintainability.
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About Thumbtack
thumbtack.comThumbtack is an online marketplace that connects people with local home service professionals across hundreds of categories — from plumbers and electricians to cleaners, landscapers, and event vendors. Consumers can search local pros, compare prices and reviews, request quotes, and book services online in a few simple steps. For professionals, Thumbtack offers lead generation and business tools to help manage jobs and grow their customer base. The platform’s matching and review system aims to simplify finding reliable help for home projects and everyday maintenance.
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About Thumbtack
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$221k – $286k
per year