About the job

Courtyard.io is the fastest-growing collectibles startup, ever. We are revolutionizing the world of collectibles trading by enabling instant liquidity and delivering a high-velocity, immersive experience. From trading cards to comics, we’re redefining how people discover, collect, and unlock value.

Courtyard is not just another marketplace. All assets are securely vaulted and fully insured, giving collectors peace of mind alongside unmatched speed and simplicity. Whether you’re investing, discovering, or curating your dream collection, we’ve built a platform that’s trusted, simple, and built for speed.

And we’re just getting started. We’re a remote-first company hiring across all functions to push the boundaries of what’s possible in collectibles and digital ownership.

About the role

We are actively recruiting a Senior Data Engineer to help revolutionize the way people own and collect. At Courtyard.io, you’ll design and build critical data infrastructure for understanding customers and powering data driven marketplace features. You will join a lean and experienced remote-first team that prioritizes technical ingenuity, authentic communication, and a get-it-done attitude. You’ll own core data infrastructure, make foundational data decisions, and work directly with the Head of Engineering, CTO, and other stakeholders to shape our technical roadmap. You’ll make use of Google Cloud (BigQuery, Dataform, Vertex etc.) as well as Python and Terraform as well as helping decide what other tools Courtyard.io will make part of our data infrastructure

What you'll bring

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in building robust, large scale, distributed data pipelines, ETLs, data platforms etc.
• 5+ years of experience working in SQL.
• 5+ years of experience programming in Python.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, especially GCP, to build and optimize data solutions.
• Experience with managing data pipeline and workflow orchestration tools such as Dataform, DBT, Airflow, and Dagster.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform preferred).
• Familiarity with container deployment (Docker, Kubernetes) a plus.
• You have strong opinions on table structure, pipeline design, and data engineering best practices.
• You place high importance on data hygiene, pipeline robustness, and infra reliability.
• You take ownership of your work with a leadership mindset, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and the ability to drive projects forward independently.
• Proven ability to work independently on a remote-first team, with experience in asynchronous communication. Top-notch communication skills are essential.

What You’ll Get In Return

• A dynamic and engaging environment focused on fostering real growth and innovation
• Opportunities to create amazing products that our customers truly love and value
• Comprehensive health insurance packages with dependent coverage
• Competitive salary with ample opportunities for career advancement and development
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match to help you plan for the future
• $100 monthly dogfooding stipend to support trying out our products firsthand
• Access to employee wellness programs designed to support your overall well-being