Senior Data Engineer

📋 Description

• • At SentinelOne, we are at the forefront of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model that unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems. Our mission is to give the advantage to those who secure our future, and as a Senior Data Engineer, you will play an absolutely vital role in achieving this by designing, building, and maintaining the robust data infrastructure that powers our cutting-edge cyber threat detection research. This critical infrastructure will empower our data scientists and security researchers to effectively analyze and derive insights from petabytes of complex security data, enabling them to uncover the most significant and impactful threats that matter to global enterprises and critical infrastructure.
• • In this dynamic role, your day-to-day responsibilities will be multifaceted and crucial to the success of our threat intelligence efforts. You will be instrumental in the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of highly scalable and efficient data pipelines, meticulously engineered to process vast volumes of security data. A significant part of your work will involve developing production-grade pipelines, where you will apply rigorous software engineering best practices to ensure reliability, maintainability, and performance. You will also be responsible for the operation of our big data infrastructure and cloud data warehouses, with an unwavering focus on maintaining optimal reliability and peak performance. A key aspect of your role will be to partner closely and collaboratively with our talented data scientists and dedicated security researchers, working hand-in-hand to deliver impactful and innovative data solutions that directly contribute to building best-in-class threat detection capabilities. Furthermore, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of data quality, implementing comprehensive observability across our data systems, and upholding strong data governance principles throughout the entire platform, ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of the data we rely on.
• • You will be joining a team of builders, problem-solvers, and innovators who are deeply committed to shaping the future of security. SentinelOne is a company that thrives at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and our teams are driven by a shared purpose to solve hard problems alongside exceptionally talented, mission-driven individuals. We foster an environment where curiosity is celebrated, and continuous learning is a core value. AI is actively reshaping every function within our business, and we are dedicated to enabling every team member, irrespective of their role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who excel here are those who actively seek out novel solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply their learnings to drive better, faster, and smarter outcomes for our customers and the world.
• • In this Senior Data Engineer position, you will have the unique opportunity to significantly contribute to a groundbreaking AI-native platform that is redefining cybersecurity. You will gain invaluable experience in architecting and managing large-scale data systems within a cloud-native environment, specifically leveraging AWS. This role offers a chance to deepen your expertise in big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, Hive, Iceberg, and Trino, and to apply software engineering principles to data infrastructure. You will also have the chance to collaborate directly with leading experts in data science and security research, gaining insights into the cutting edge of threat detection. By ensuring data quality and governance, you will directly impact the reliability and effectiveness of our security solutions, contributing to a safer future for humanity. This is an opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions have a tangible and global impact.
• • The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, where you will be challenged to develop innovative solutions for complex data-related issues. Your ability to clearly communicate intricate data concepts and models to both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be essential for driving project success and fostering cross-functional understanding. You will be at the forefront of building and maintaining the data backbone that supports our mission to protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. Your work will directly influence our ability to detect and respond to cyber threats with unparalleled speed and accuracy, making a real, measurable, and global impact. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a company that is fundamentally changing the landscape of cybersecurity through the power of AI and data.