Horizon

About the Role:

As a Senior Platform and Data Engineer, you will play a key role in enhancing, crafting, and deploying our data infrastructure while collaborating within the platform engineering team to develop scalable chain-data processing solutions.

Your primary objective will be to efficiently aggregate data from diverse sources into a unified, actionable dataset that can benefit our users effectively.

In this position, you will report to our Head of Data and Analytics and contribute to refining and streamlining our existing data system to accommodate an expanding range of product and blockchain data. As our team grows, you are expected to lead a group of data engineers.

Given the size of our organization, this role requires hands-on involvement, working closely with our engineers to achieve objectives.

The data system you will architect is indispensable to the entire company, marking this as a high-impact role offering significant autonomy within a supportive team. This opportunity allows you to shape a fundamental element of our web3 stack in steering the future of the internet.

Responsibilities:

Ensure alignment across all teams by consolidating data from a centralized source.

Collaborate with existing systems within GCP, Clickhouse, and dbt to enhance them, focusing on data integrity to transform multiple data sources into accurate, useful formats.

Automate as much of the data processing pipeline as possible.

Address data discrepancies swiftly and effectively.

Scale our data capacity by 10x in the upcoming 2-3 years.

Establish data monitoring and tooling in Go and Typescript to enable all engineers to assess products utilizing client libraries.

Devise data backup and recovery protocols to maintain data integrity.

Ensure data is easily interpretable and actionable using BI tools such as Looker or Superset within an acceptable timeframe (real-time, daily, monthly, yearly).

Lead and mentor a small team of data engineers in roadmap planning, design aspects, and implementation.

Requirements:

5+ years of relevant industry experience in platform or data engineering.

Proficiency in Golang.

Strong proficiency in at least one data warehouse solution like Snowflake, Redshift, or Clickhouse.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Strong programming skills with a focus on quality.

Willingness and capability to learn quickly about blockchain technology, its data structures, schema, and ecosystem.

Proficient in SQL and experienced with ETL processes using tools like dbt.

Background in distributed log systems like Kafka and Spark is advantageous.

Expertise in working with large software systems in major cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Solid understanding of building fault-tolerant, scalable systems.

Experience in blockchain data operations is beneficial.

Interest in web3 technology and its advancement.

Why Horizon:

Opportunity for significant impact in a dynamic, rapidly-growing organization.

Engage with challenging and impactful problems that have the potential to reshape industries.

Competitive compensation package inclusive of equity.

Opportunities for career acceleration within an early-stage environment.

Contribute to defining web3 and pioneering the future of the internet.

Collaborate with a diverse, experienced team across various domains.

Emphasis on work-life balance opposed to traditional "crunch" culture found in larger companies.

Benefit from robust benefits packages tailored for employees.

Commitment to mental health wellbeing and modernized vacation policies.

Investments in personal development for all team members.

Horizon is dedicated to fostering diversity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of gender or faith. Our commitment to enriching our team is a cornerstone of attracting talented individuals from various disciplines whose unique experiences contribute to their work.

Sequence is a leading development platform for seamlessly integrating web3 technology into gaming experiences. We empower developers to engage, monetize, and retain players through our innovative solutions. Our comprehensive suite of tools includes Sequence Builder, smart wallet solutions, Marketplaces, Minter, Payments, Analytics, and more, designed to streamline the technical aspects for developers and enable them to focus on creative execution.

Trusted by a wide ecosystem of web3, web2.5, and traditional games, Sequence is supported by prominent investors like Take-Two Interactive, Ubisoft, and Coinbase. Our expert team, comprising industry veterans and web3 innovators, is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of Web3 gaming technology.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Solutions Engineer at Sequence, you will play a crucial role in integrating our SDKs and APIs into the development processes of AAA game studios. Collaborating closely with clients, your responsibilities will include ensuring smooth integration, offering technical support, and driving the development of cutting-edge solutions. Your experience in crafting high-quality SDKs, especially for web-based and decentralized applications, will be instrumental in sustaining our leadership in Web3 gaming technology.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the integration of our SDKs and APIs into AAA game studios' development pipelines.

Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance our SDKs for web, aligning with industry standards.

Provide tailored integration solutions in conjunction with game developers to address their unique requirements.

Identify and implement bespoke solutions that deliver exceptional business value and can be scaled across our customer base.

Offer technical guidance and support during the integration process, including providing example code and architectural insights.

Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in Web3 gaming and blockchain technology.

Ensure the security, scalability, and user-friendliness of our SDKs and APIs.

Work cross-functionally with product management, engineering, and customer support teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Demonstrated experience in integration solution development, particularly within the gaming industry.

Proficiency in designing and building SDKs and web-based games.

Strong understanding of blockchain technology and its applications in gaming.

Experience in Web3 gaming and the EVM space is advantageous.

Competency in TypeScript and frameworks like React, Next.js.

Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a knack for resolving complex integration issues.

Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to varied stakeholders.

Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why Horizon:

Opportunity to make a significant impact at a rapidly growing company.

Address challenging and important problems that can drive industry shifts.

Competitive salary and equity package.

Join at the early stages and accelerate your career.

Contribute to defining web3 and creating symbiotic economies.

Work with a diverse and experienced team across multiple domains.

Enjoy a supportive work-life balance and modern vacation policies.

Invest in personal development and welfare.

Perks include a new PC, generous work-from-home setup allowance, and health benefits for Canadian employees.