Staff Data Engineer ($400k - 500k salary)

Who Are WeBaton Corporation is the development company that builds and operates the entire technology stack behind <pump.fun>, the largest memecoin launchpad in production today. The systems are low latency, high throughput, live under constant load, and break if you get them wrong.What You'll DoAs a Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in building and scaling our real-time data infrastructure at the forefront of crypto and social finance. You'll work on high-throughput data pipelines, analytics systems, and storage solutions in an environment where speed, ownership, and innovation are paramount.Architect, build, and ship high-performance data solutions at speed, contributing directly to the growth of the world's largest crypto social networkWork across the data stack, from streaming pipelines, data modelling, analytics databases, and real-time processing systemsRapidly prototype and iterate on new data features, balancing speed with quality in a fast-moving environmentSolve complex technical challenges around data consistency, performance, and scale in a space where innovation and efficiency are the upmost priorityCollaborate closely with a world-class team of engineers and product leaders to push boundaries and redefine what's possibleTake full ownership of your work, from initial concept to production deployment and maintenanceWho You AreYou’re experienced building and scaling data platforms, with deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and modern cloud <infrastructure.You>'re fluent in SQL and Python, and have hands-on experience with technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Airflow, dbt, ClickHouse, BigQuery, Snowflake, or similar large-scale data <ecosystems.You> have designed and operated reliable batch and real-time data pipelines that process high volumes of data with a strong focus on quality, observability, and <performance.You> think like an engineer first—you care about building robust, maintainable systems rather than simply moving data from A to <B.You> have experience modeling complex datasets and enabling analytics, machine learning, or product teams through well-designed data <platforms.You>'re comfortable making architectural decisions, balancing short-term delivery with long-term scalability and technical <excellence.You> enjoy solving ambiguous, open-ended problems and can independently drive large technical initiatives from design through <implementation.You> naturally mentor other engineers through technical leadership, thoughtful code reviews, and raising engineering standards across the <team.You> communicate complex technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively across engineering, product, and infrastructure <teams.You>'re motivated by ownership, enjoy working in fast-moving environments, and thrive where you can have a direct impact on both product and engineering direction.Preferred QualificationsExperience with cryptocurrency and blockchain dataStrong data visualisation skills (esp. Omni/Looker)Experience working with event tracking dataAdvanced knowledge of statistical methods and causal inferenceExperience building and maintaining data pipelines (esp. Dagster, DBT)Familiarity with Machine Learning methods and applicationsExperience in consumer tech products or fintechWhat it's like to work hereWe work in personHours can be long and unconventionalThe pace is intenseExpectations are high, and impact is immediateWorking at Baton is not for everyoneWhy Join Us?Unmatched ownership and autonomyExposure to systems operating at the edge of crypto scaleThe ability to ship fast and see real-world impact immediatelyIf you’re motivated by responsibility, speed, and building products used by massive audiences, you’ll feel at home here.