Staff Data Platform Engineer

Staff Data Platform Engineer We are looking for a Staff Data Platform Engineer to join our Engineering team and lead the evolution of our next-generation data platform. In this high-impact role, you will operate as a player-coach: you will be the technical visionary responsible for designing the ecosystem, while remaining deeply hands-on to implement scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions that power everything from operational reporting to advanced GenAI applications. You will bridge the gap between complex business requirements and technical execution, advocating for a data-first culture. This role offers a clear growth path: while it currently starts as an individual contributor position, it has the potential to evolve into a leadership role. Why join Tipalti? Tipalti is the AI-powered platform for finance automation, elevating how finance teams operate in the global economy. We empower our customers to scale faster and smarter by removing the complexities of doing global business and accelerating their finance operations efficiency. Our platform provides a comprehensive suite of finance automation solutions designed for mid-market businesses across accounts payable, global payouts, procurement, employee expenses, corporate cards, supplier management, tax compliance, and treasury. Tipalti partners with leading financial institutions such as Citi, Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan, and Visa, enabling over 5,000 global companies to efficiently and securely pay millions of suppliers and payees across 200+ countries and territories, in 120 currencies. At Tipalti, we pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, the quality of our product and the capabilities of our people. Tipaltians are passionate about the work they do, and keen to get the job done. Tipalti offers competitive benefits, a flexible workplace, career coaching, and an environment where diverse individuals can thrive and make an impact. Our culture ensures everyone checks their egos at the door and stands ready to reach for success together.  Founded in Israel in 2010, Tipalti is a global business headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area (Foster City) with offices in Tel Aviv, Plano, Toronto, Vancouver, London, Amsterdam, Tbilisi and Medellin. About the Role * Architecture & Hands-on Execution: Design and actively build a comprehensive data platform. You will not just oversee infrastructure; you will write the core code and build tools that support diverse workloads—from operational reporting to complex analytical queries. * Strategic & Technical Delivery: Partner with product managers to translate business objectives into technical strategies, then lead the engineering effort to deliver them. * Technology Evaluation: Continuously evaluate, prototype, and select best-in-class technologies to future-proof our data stack. * Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a primary advocate for platform adoption. You will foster a community of practice around data engineering, mentoring senior and mid-level engineers to elevate the team's technical bar. * Governance & Quality: Implement and automate robust frameworks for Data Discovery, Quality, and Governance, ensuring solutions are trustworthy and compliant with financial regulations. About you We are looking for a highly motivated Staff Data Platform Engineer with a strong sense of ownership, eager to tackle technical challenges in a high-throughput data processing environment. * Experience: 8+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering and Architecture, with a track record of building and shipping platforms at scale. * Experience with modern big data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar technologies. * Hands-on experience with Data infrastructure experience (Orchestration, scalability, reliability, and cloud architecture). * Data Movement & Integration: Deep understanding of data movement strategies, including high-frequency batching, CDC, and real-time event streaming. * Technical Depth: Deep understanding of database internals. High proficiency in Python and SQL. You can dive into code when necessary to solve complex issues. * Modeling & Architecture: Strong know-how in dimensional modeling and schema design (relational and NoSQL), with proven experience implementing Data Warehouse or Lakehouse architectures. * GenAI & RAG Expertise: You have practical experience architecting and building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines, with specific knowledge of Vector Databases, Embedding Models, and LLM Orchestration frameworks. * Business Acumen: A strong ability to understand business objectives and translate them into technical strategies that drive tangible value. * Leadership and Communication: As this is a central role in the product tech organisation, you will need a strong ability to influence engineering teams and drive consensus without direct authority. You must have excellent communication skills to explain complex architectural concepts to C-level stakeholders and non-technical partners. Our tech teams are the engine behind our business. Tipalti’s tech ecosystem is extremely rich and we continually add new features to our products, ensuring that we respond to our clients’ needs at scale. Our tech teams retain a fast-paced, start-up vibe that encourages innovation and critical thinking. At Tipalti, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse, global team of engineers, developers and product leaders who are collectively building the future of our best-in-class product suite as we transform financial operations for the future.   About Our Tel Aviv Offices Hybrid Work Model - Tipalti offers a hybrid work model, with two days per week working from home and three days per week from our beautiful offices in North Tel Aviv. Shuttle Services - Shuttle services are available from the nearest train station and across Tel Aviv to the office. Parking - Parking is available for all employees. Snacks & Treats - Enjoy a selection of snacks and treats available on every floor.   #IL-hybrid Our Mission Our mission is to elevate how finance teams operate in the global economy. We empower our customers to scale faster and smarter by removing the complexities of doing global business and accelerating their finance operations efficiency. We are the AI-powered platform that automates finance. Tipalti is fueled by a commitment to our customers and a desire to build lasting connections. Our client portfolio includes high-velocity businesses such as Amazon Twitch, GoDaddy, Roku, WordPress.com, and ZipRecruiter. We work hard for our 99% customer retention rate which is built on trust, reliability and innovation. Tipalti means we handled it" - a mission to which we are constantly committed. Accommodations Tipalti champions inclusive teams, in which every voice counts. We are committed to recruiting diverse candidates with varied personal experiences and abilities. We welcome applications from candidates belonging to historically underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, and maintain an equitable Talent Acquisition process that is free from discrimination. As an equal opportunities employer, Tipalti complies with employment and human rights laws across the various jurisdictions in which we operate. Should you require reasonable adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, including access to alternate formats of materials, meeting spaces, or other accommodations that could better enable your full participation, please reach out to hr@tipalti.com [hr@tipalti.com] for assistance. AI Use  We may use artificial intelligence and automated systems (collectively "AI") to screen, assess, and select candidates during our recruitment process. This includes resume screening, skills assessment, and candidate matching. You have the right to request human review of any automated decision. 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