Join Alt: We're Hiring a Senior Data Engineer

At Alt, we’re on a mission to unlock the value of alternative assets, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our vision. Our platform empowers users to exchange, invest, value, securely store, and authenticate collectible cards. We envision a world where anything can be an investable asset.

Our achievements to date include raising over $100 million from industry thought leaders. Notable investors include Alexis Ohanian’s fund Seven Seven Six, the founders of Stripe, Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam, BlackRock co-founder Sue Wagner, the co-founders of AngelList, First Round Capital, and BoxGroup. We're also backed by renowned athletes like Tom Brady, Candace Parker, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Alex Morgan, Kevin Durant, and Marlon Humphrey.

Alt is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We celebrate our differences and strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive. We focus on empowering our team by providing the resources they need to reach their full potential.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer eager to make a significant impact. In this role, you'll leverage your technical expertise and problem-solving skills to tackle some of the most challenging data problems in the industry. Your primary focus will be on enhancing and optimizing our pricing engine to support strategic business goals.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about trading cards, possesses a strong sense of ownership, and relishes challenges. At Alt, data is core to everything we do and sets us apart for our customers. The team's responsibilities include data pipeline development, search infrastructure, web scraping, detection algorithms, internal tooling, and data quality. We give our engineers substantial individual responsibility and autonomy; your ability to make informed trade-offs and exercise sound judgment is essential.

The Impact You Will Make

• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to contribute to all phases of algorithm development, including ideation, prototyping, design, and production
• Build, iterate, productionize, and own Alt's valuation models
• Utilize your background in pricing strategies and models to develop innovative pricing solutions
• Design and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable machine learning systems
• Work closely with the product team to understand customer requirements and prioritize model features

What You Bring to the Table

• Experience: 5+ years in software development with a proven track record in developing and deploying models in production. Experience with pricing models is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, AWS, Postgres, Airflow, Datadog, and JavaScript.
• Problem-Solving: A strong ability to tackle tough problems and take ownership of your work.
• Communication: Effective communication skills with the ability to deliver solutions quickly.
• Product Focus: Excellent product instincts, with a user-first approach when designing technical solutions.
• Team Player: A collaborative mindset that enhances team performance.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the sports/trading card industry is a plus.

What You Will Get from Us

• Ground floor opportunity as an early member of the Alt team, directly influencing the company's direction. Growth opportunities are abundant.
• An inclusive company culture designed to support and engage talent in their current and future endeavors.
• $100/month work-from-home stipend
• $200/month wellness stipend
• WeWork office stipend
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Generous paid parental leave
• Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA, for you and your dependents

Alt's compensation package includes a competitive base salary benchmarked against real-time market data and equity for all full-time roles. We want every full-time employee to be invested in Alt and to benefit from that investment, so our equity grants include a 10-year exercise window. The base salary range for this role is $194,000 - $210,000. Offers may vary based on geography, candidate experience, and expertise, and other factors.