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Lead Data Engineer

New York City, New York, United States

Grata is revolutionizing private market dealmaking. We empower top investors, investment bankers, consultants, and corporate development teams to discover and win more deals through the most comprehensive, accurate, and searchable proprietary data on private companies — their financials, ownership structures, and key decision-makers.

Our platform is built on a foundation of sophisticated AI, leveraging advanced natural language processing and machine learning to parse and organize massive, unstructured data sets into actionable insights for our customers. With over 1,000 customers and accolades from G2, PE Wire, and others, Grata is the undisputed market leader — but we’re just getting started.

We’re seeking a passionate Lead Data Engineer who thrives on complexity, is excited to push the boundaries of AI, and wants to make a direct impact on the private markets landscape. Here, you’ll own major technical initiatives at the core of our product, influencing both our AI strategy and our broader engineering direction. You’ll have the opportunity to grow rapidly as a technical leader, shaping the future of dealmaking in a collaborative, high-growth environment.

We are proud of our strong company culture, which is the cornerstone of our success. We value curiosity, collaboration, and a growth mindset. We foster an environment where every team member’s voice is heard, innovation is encouraged, and learning is a continuous process. Our values guide how we work — with integrity, empathy, and a relentless focus on excellence.

Grata is a hybrid company, with team members collaborating in our NYC office (near Bryant Park) on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

What You'll Do:

  • Architect and lead development of scalable, high-quality data pipelines.
  • Own data modeling strategies and guide domain-driven design.
  • Set technical standards and champion best practices.
  • Mentor and support team members in technical growth.

What We're Looking For:

  • 5+ years of experience building robust data pipelines and transformation workflows.
  • Expertise in data modeling (e.g., Kimball, star schema).
  • Deep experience with Spark and Databricks.
  • Strong leadership, ownership mindset, and a drive to improve systems and processes.
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide other engineers.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Medical, dental, vision plans: we offer plans with 80% coverage of premiums for employees
  • Company-sponsored lunch through Grubhub on a weekly basis
  • Unlimited PTO policy 
  • Flexible Work Location (FWL) policy that allows you to work from home 24 days of the year
  • Other benefits: 12 weeks of parental leave, 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, dog-friendly office

Grata is committed to providing competitive cash compensation and benefits. The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below.

Grata is committed to providing competitive cash compensation and benefits. The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below. For candidates based in New York City, the total expected compensation is $160,00 to $200,000. There is also an annual bonus plan of 5-15% of base salary, depending on experience.

Grata is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Grata considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Grata is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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