// Open Role at Cypher games
About the job
At Cypher Games, we are building games played by millions around the world, and data is at the core of how we improve every player experience.
As our Lead Data Engineer, you will own and shape our data platform, defining the architecture, technical direction, and best practices that enable fast, reliable, and scalable decision-making across the company.
As a key member of our Analytics team, you will build the foundation that powers everything from game analytics to live operations, while partnering closely with game teams across the company.
**You don't just build pipelines: you build the data foundation that helps us create better games.
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Responsibilities
Own the architecture and evolution of Cypher's data platform
Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and data models
Lead technical decisions around our data warehouse, orchestration, and data infrastructure
Establish best practices for data quality, governance, monitoring, security, and performance
Build reliable data infrastructure that enables analytics, experimentation, and live game operations
Partner with analysts and engineers to deliver scalable, high-quality data solutions
Mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and help establish best practices across the data stack
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, including experience owning data platforms or leading technical initiatives
Experience in the gaming industry or a similar technology-driven consumer product company is required
Strong expertise in SQL and Python
Deep understanding of modern data architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data modeling
Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Experience with BigQuery, Airflow (or similar orchestration tools), and modern data warehouse technologies
Experience with AI-native development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, OpenClaw)
Strong system design, problem-solving, and communication skills
A builder mindset with a passion for scalable systems and data-driven product development
Nice to Have
Experience with dbt
Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka or Pub/Sub
Experience supporting live products with millions of users
Previous experience mentoring or leading engineers
Contributions to open-source projects or personal data engineering projects
What We Value
Ownership: you take responsibility for the systems you build and continuously improve them.
Curiosity: you challenge existing solutions and look for smarter ways to solve problems.
Simplicity: you build scalable, maintainable systems instead of over-engineering.
Collaboration: you enjoy working closely with analysts, engineers, and game teams.
Passion for games and a genuine excitement for building the technology behind great player experiences.