Lead Data Engineer - Wiselayer : Job Details

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$100,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

WiseLayer is transforming finance and accounting with AI-powered agents like Angela (accruals.ai), Dennis (discrepancies.ai), and other task-specific agents used by top companies. Our AI simplifies complex tasks, delivering real business value. Backed by top-tier VCs, we're a fast-growing team with a proven product and happy customers—including prominent CFOs.

The role:

We're looking for a Lead Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize data pipelines that power our next-generation AI-driven accounting agents. You'll lead the development of scalable, high-performance data infrastructure while collaborating closely across teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead data pipeline development: Build and maintain PySpark ETL pipelines with high data quality and performance
• Manage integrations: Establish robust connections to client data sources via APIs and tools like FiveTran and Plaid
• Ensure reliability: Monitor pipeline performance, automate testing, and validate data accuracy
• Optimize for scale: Implement performance improvements (e.g., CDC mechanisms, indexing strategies) for large-scale datasets
• Collaborate & innovate: Work with business stakeholders to refine data requirements and integrate cutting-edge AI and big data technologies

Qualifications:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or a similar role
• Technical skills: Expertise in PySpark and data transformation pipelines. Familiarity with AI technologies and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus
• Communication: Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset
• Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, in-office-first startup environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Generous equity package
• Flexible vacation policy
• Modern NYC office with team events and amenities
• Work-sponsored computer and tools
• Opportunity to shape the future of AI in finance at a high-growth startup

Location:

As this role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration within our engineering team, we require candidates who can join us at our New York City offices 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs in-office, Fri remote)

How to Apply:

Send your resume, your GitHub portfolio, and a brief statement to [email protected], explaining why you're an excellent fit. Don't meet every requirement? Apply anyway—we value potential and enthusiasm!

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Information Technology

Software Development