Business Data Engineer

Nex is on a mission to help families rediscover the joy of movement. Created by parents for parents Nex combines technology and play to deliver fun social and interactive experiences powered by natural body motion encouraging kids and adults to move more play more and have fun together. Nex Playground the companys award-winning active play system is purpose-built to get families moving year-round with safety and privacy as core considerations in its intentional design. It is certified kidSAFE COPPA compliant and built to support healthy active play for all ages and abilities.

Nex Playground features a growing library of 50 experiences including motion and dance games fitness and educational experiences and Nex Originals. Content includes collaborations with partners like Hasbro Sesame Workshop and NBCUniversal. Nex has been recognized by Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies TIMEs Best Inventions and Parents Best Entertainment System for Families and has earned Red Dot IDEA and Core77 international design awards. We encourage you to explore Have FunandIs Motion Gaming Back as they offer a deeper look into our culture values and explain how our approach to motion gaming differs from previous generations.

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Location: Seattle WA or Remote
Annual salary:USD 140000 to USD 170000
Type: Full-time
Reports to: Director Analytics

About this Role

Nexs user base is growing quickly and the amount of data were working with is growing even faster. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Data Engineer to join our Analytics department and help us streamline future-proof and automate our reporting processes as well as our data backend as we move into the next phase of the companys growth.

The ideal candidate for this role loves problem solving and tinkering and feels the thrill of accomplishment when a long-standing issue or project is resolved. Strong attention to detail and dedicated follow-through are key. If you want to work on a small team for a growing company laying down framework that will be used and appreciated by teams across multiple disciplines we want to hear from you!

Core Responsibilities

• Connect with cross-functional teams: The data environment were building will be used by members of the Accounting Finance Supply Chain and Publishing teams among others. Meet with them and get to know their needs so we can build things theyll use for years.
• Project Management: Keep track of & prioritize short-term and long-term projects.
• Build & Support:Build new and improved ways for us to access & view data and see to their steady functioning over time.
• Investigate & Iterate:Keep an eye on how small improvements can be made to improve the cost and reliability of our data pipeline.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as aData Engineeror 5 years of experience as aBusiness Intelligence Engineer.
• Experience with the AWS suite of tools and solutions to run a data environment end-to-end.
• Proven ability to work independently without constant guidance.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments that requireiteration & investigation.
• Strong track record of working withcross-functional teamsacross disciplines such as marketing product engineering and finance/accounting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience automating complex datasets using SQL Python or another similar tool.
• Experience with building and maintaining APIs to connect data environments and pull raw data from various sources.
• Previous experience with data environments for digital gaming platforms or subscription services.
• Ability to thrive and create without the use of AI tools as a baseline.

What Sets You Apart

• Creative solutions to complex problems
• Proactive approach to projects
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with teams from different cultures and backgrounds
• Youre an expert on your own work & can back up your results
• Good-natured and easy to work with

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We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
• Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
• Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field

Nex is located inSan Jose California USAandHongKong. Learn more about us at encourage applications even if you dont meet more than 50% of the requirements we believe that experience comes in many forms!

Nex is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all individuals at every stage of the employment relationship including all current and prospective employees and covers all employment decisions including recruitment hiring job assignment promotion compensation benefits training discipline and termination.

We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.