Senior Data Engineer – Remote in Montréal

Senior Data Engineer – Remote in Montréal

Montréal Full-Time 121500 - 148500 $ / year (est.) Remote
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and maintain data pipelines, analyze datasets, and build machine learning models.
  • Company: Join Kake, a remote-first community of 45,000+ engineers driving innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay in USD, fully remote work, and personal growth investment.
  • Other info: Flexible hours and a culture that values social good.
  • Why this job: Make an impact with data while collaborating with top talent globally.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in data roles, strong SQL skills, and programming experience.

The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.

Kake is a remote-first company and a people-first global community of senior engineers.

Kake engineers are behind some of the world’s most innovative products (Brands you’ve heard!), from Fortune 500 to fast-growing companies.

We believe it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters.

Our community spans 45,000+ engineers across 55+ countries; join a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive (and love eating kake!).

We’re looking for

Senior Data Engineers with strong experience in data analysis, data science, or data engineering , skilled in turning raw data into reliable insights and scalable pipelines.

It's a great fit for people who enjoy owning data problems end-to-end and collaborating closely with product and engineering teams to drive data-informed decisions.

  • What you’ll build and own
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and workflows that support analytics, reporting, and modelling needs.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights for the business.
  • Build, validate, and maintain statistical or machine learning models to solve business problems.
  • Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across sources and pipelines.
  • Design and maintain data models, schemas, and warehouses that support scalable analytics.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business questions into data solutions and clear reporting.
  • Contribute to data best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
  • Participate in requirement reviews and help identify data risks early in the development process.
  • Core Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in Data Analysis, Data Science, or Data Engineering.
  • Strong experience with
  • SQL and working with relational and/or

No SQL databases.

  • Hands-on experience with a programming language such as

Python, R, or similar.

  • Experience building or maintaining data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, or data warehouses.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools such as

Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar.

  • Ability to translate business questions into clear, data-driven analysis and recommendations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
  • Nice-to-Have
  • Experience with big data or cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, Snowflake, Big Query, or similar.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks such as scikit-learn, Tensor Flow, or Py Torch.
  • Programming experience with data orchestration tools such as Airflow, dbt, or similar.
  • AI-forward mindset with active use of AI-assisted tools for data analysis, coding, or modelling (e. g., Claude, Copilot, Cursor).
  • Experience contributing to data strategy or quality initiatives at a senior level.
  • Comfortable working flexible hours to overlap with distributed teams across different time zones.

Why Join Kake?

The icing on the Kake

  • Competitive Pay in USD: Work globally, get paid globally.
  • Fully Remote: Simply put, we trust you.
  • Better Me Fund: We invest in your personal growth and passions.
  • Compassion is Badass: Join a community that invests in social good.

Quick note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Senior Data Engineer – Remote in Montréal employer: Kake

Kake is an exceptional employer that champions a remote-first culture, allowing you to work from anywhere while being part of a global community. With a strong focus on personal growth through initiatives like the Better Me Fund, competitive pay in USD, and a commitment to social good, Kake fosters an environment where talented individuals can thrive and make a meaningful impact in their careers.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Data Engineer – Remote in Montréal

Data Analysis
Data Science
Data Engineering
SQL
Relational Databases
NoSQL Databases
Python