Senior Data Engineer

Build Kin’s next-generation lakehouse architecture, design scalable pipelines, and ensure trusted, secure data for enterprise reporting in a fast-growing insurtech. Who We Are Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners — especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it harder. We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive. Using data, technology, and thoughtful human support, we’re building products that are clear, fair, and help homeowners feel confident — so homeowners aren’t left behind when they need help most. Founded In 2016, Kin Is a Remote-first Employer With Kinfolk Across More Than 35 States. We Serve Customers In 13 States (and Counting). Our Disciplined Growth, Strong Customer Satisfaction, And Focus On Long-term Sustainability Fosters Outstanding Growth, Attracts Marquee Investors, And Earns Recognition And Accolades, Including Built In Chicago’s Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2026). Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers (2021-2024). Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Forbes’ Fintech 50 (2025-2026). Great Places to Work Certified (2024-2026). Most importantly, we’re building Kin to be a place where people do meaningful work with real impact — for our customers, our communities, and each other. We’re excited to tell you more about how you can contribute to our rapid growth, strong unit economics, profitability, and excellent customer ratings. To learn more about how we work and what we’re building, visit kin.com and see how we work.

4+ years of hands-on data engineering experience building and maintaining production ETL/ELT pipelines. Experience designing data architectures in cloud environments (AWS strongly preferred; Azure or GCP acceptable). Expertise in distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, or similar). Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, etc.) and advanced SQL for large-scale data transformation and querying. Experience with lake and lakehouse patterns, including open table formats (e.g., Iceberg, Hudi, Delta). Experience tuning ETL performance and optimizing infrastructure costs in large-scale environments handling terabytes of data. Proven ability to model raw data into well-structured, analytics-ready datasets. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Competitive salary and company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), granted as part of our standard compensation package and based on role and level. 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible earnings. Multiple medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage. Company-funded HSA contributions (based on medical plan selection). Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability. A variety of supplemental benefit options, including long-term disability, critical illness, accident, legal, and pet insurance. Access to mental health support and confidential counseling resources. Flexible PTO for exempt employees (most employees take 15–20 days per year), plus 8 company-observed holidays. Paid parental leave, including up to 14 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 8 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents. Career mobility and internal growth opportunities across the organization. Professional development budgets for certifications, conferences, and learning available, subject to management approval.

Kin makes life simpler, more affordable, and better for homeowners — especially in the places where climate risks, rising costs, and outdated systems make it harder. We start with smarter homeowners insurance and expand to everything homeowners need to thrive. Using data, technology, and thoughtful human support, we’re building products that are clear, fair, and help homeowners feel confident — so homeowners aren’t left behind when they need help most. Founded In 2016, Kin Is a Remote-first Employer With Kinfolk Across More Than 35 States. We Serve Customers In 13 States (and Counting). Our Disciplined Growth, Strong Customer Satisfaction, And Focus On Long-term Sustainability Fosters Outstanding Growth, Attracts Marquee Investors, And Earns Recognition And Accolades, Including Built In Chicago’s Best Places to Work, Midsize Companies (2021-2026). Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers (2021-2024). Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Forbes’ Fintech 50 (2025-2026). Great Places to Work Certified (2024-2026). Most importantly, we’re building Kin to be a place where people do meaningful work with real impact — for our customers, our communities, and each other. We’re excited to tell you more about how you can contribute to our rapid growth, strong unit economics, profitability, and excellent customer ratings. To learn more about how we work and what we’re building, visit kin.com and see how we work.

The hiring process and timeline for each role will vary, depending on the position. However, here are some things you can expect from us: Prompt updates and feedback following interviews. Interviews with recruiters, hiring managers, and members of teams. Skills assessment relevant to the position, if applicable. Genuine, thoughtful human interaction at every step.