Data Engineer â Analytics Infrastructure (Foundational Hire)
Vast.aiLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted October 18, 2025
140000 - 190000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Vast.ai is a leading provider of low-cost GPU rentals, connecting data centers and professionals with users seeking optimal compute deals. By offering solutions that are 3-5 times cheaper than alternatives, Vast.ai enables underutilized consumer GPUs to enter the cloud computing market, democratizing access to powerful hardware.
Job Description
Vast.ai is seeking a Data Engineer to own and build the data platform for Marketing, Sales, Accounting, and leadership. This is a foundational hire focusing on data ingestion, modeling, governance, and self-serve analytics using a pragmatic cloud stack, including AWS. The role requires hands-on experience with ELT/ETL, data quality, and secure data access.
Requirements
- 3+ years of data engineering experience
- Expert SQL and Python
- Experience designing data models and building warehouses/lakehouses
- Orchestration, scheduling, and operational ownership
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to translate data contracts to stakeholders
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Equity
- Onsite meals, snacks, and close collaboration
