About the CompanyMitek (NASDAQ: MITK) is a global leader in digital & biometric identity authentication, fraud prevention, and mobile deposit solutions. Our verified identity platform and advanced image capture solutions are built on the latest advancements in biometric recognition, artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine learning, and trusted by over 7,500 organizations worldwide. We are headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Mexico, and the Netherlands. Visit us at
www.miteksystems.com.We are Virtual 1st! Whether you choose to work remotely from your home office or in-person from one of Mitek’s offices, our practices, processes and tools are designed to enable your success. At Mitek, the Future of Work is about flexibility and preference wherever and whenever we are working.SummaryWe are looking for a talented Senior Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team. At Mitek, we foster a culture rooted in data-driven decision-making, where insights must be timely, accurate, and actionable to drive impactful outcomes across the organization.As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll play a key role in advancing our globally distributed, large-scale cloud platform, which processes vast amounts of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. Your expertise will help us unlock new capabilities and generate insights that power every aspect of our platform delivery.We’re seeking someone who is not only technically exceptional and a creative problem solver but also thrives in both independent and collaborative environments. If you have a passion for data and a drive to turn complexity into clarity, we’d love to have you on our team.What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities):Be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining large-scale data systems that support advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives across Mitek.This role involves building sustainable and scalable data pipelines, processes, and platforms that enable efficient collection, transformation, and analysis of data throughout the organization.You’ll have a huge impact on how our business operates through building infrastructure to answer questions with data, using software engineering best practices, data management fundamentals, and recent advances in distributed systems (i.e. MapReduce, noSQL databases).You will work closely with Product Management, Data Analytics, Software Development, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performing data feeds, enterprise-level reports, and data solutions that support both strategic business decisions and offline machine use cases.Who You Are (Soft Skills):Detail-Oriented and Data-Driven: Demonstrates an unwavering attention to detail and a strong data-focused mindset.Efficient and Customer-Focused: Approaches work with a commitment to efficiency and a passion for delivering exceptional value to customers.Analytical and Innovative Problem Solver: Possesses strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, combining analytical thinking with creativity and innovation.Proactive and Curious: A self-starter who thinks strategically, acts with initiative, and maintains a relentless curiosity for learning and improvement.Accurate and Insightful: Consistently delivers work that is precise, timely, and grounded in meaningful insights.Adaptable and Collaborative: Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and remains flexible in the face of change.Positive and Engaging: Brings a people-oriented, energetic, and optimistic attitude to every interaction.Strong Communicator: Excels in both verbal and written communication, with the ability to present complex topics clearly and concisely.Simplifies Complexity: Capable of distilling intricate issues into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.What You Need (Qualifications):Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or related field.5+ years of experience as a data engineer, software engineer or in a similar role.Experience in designing and implementing scalable data architecture, including building data pipelines for stream and batch processing.Experience with data modeling, data warehouses, and data lakehouses.Experience with AWS including big data technologies (AWS Glue, Kinesis, Lambda).Experience building ELT pipelines with dbt and Snowflake.Hands-on experience and advanced knowledge of SQL ( i.e. Postgres, Snowflake).Intermediate to advanced Python software development skills.Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle.Experience working with data orchestration tools (Airflow).Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).Experience with open table formats and data catalogs.Experience with analytics tools (Tableau, PowerBI).What would be nice (preferred skills & experience):Knowledge of encryption, anonymization, and tokenization.Experience with CI/CD pipelines.Experience with containerization.Previous experience working in a SaaS or technology company.Salary Range$135,000 - $165,000 a yearWe offer a 10% incentive bonus, equity, and amazing benefits.For a senior level candidate, base pay range is $135,000-160,000. For a principal level candidate, base pay range goes to $185,000. Pay is commensurate with background and experience.ClosingWe take pride in enabling career growth in an environment of innovation and teamwork. Our commitment to all Mitekians is to do meaningful work that matters. Our culture is defined by delivering our best to our customers by providing high value solutions and impactful outcomes, by continuously challenging convention, and by caring for each other through collaboration and celebrating our successes. We are committed to creating competitive, equitable compensation & benefits programs and career development opportunities.Benefit offerings – may vary based on geographic locationWellness: Universal, supplemental, and private healthcare plan choices based on country specificsFinancial future: retirement/pension plan contributions, MTK stock plan participationIncome protection: life event & disability coveragePaid time off: generous annual leave, company holidays, volunteer time offLearning: e-learning license, tuition reimbursement, hackathonsHome office setup allowanceAdditional/optional benefits: pet insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistanceWe sincerely appreciate your interest in Mitek. We know your time is valuable and look forward to the potential of speaking with you further!AI DisclaimerWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
