Data Engineer
Summary
Builds and maintains ETL/ELT data pipelines that move data from systems like Salesforce, NetSuite, and HR/payroll into a cloud data warehouse for SunPower's HR, Finance, Sales, and Operations teams. Works with SQL, Python, and tools like Fivetran, dbt, and Airflow, while monitoring pipeline health and integrating data from newly acquired companies.
About the role
The Data Engineer builds and maintains pipelines that move data reliably across SunPower's systems, giving HR, Finance, Sales, and Operations teams accurate, timely data to work from. This role focuses on designing, building, and monitoring ETL/ELT pipelines, and on keeping data infrastructure stable as SunPower integrates data from newly acquired companies.
Key responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines that move data between source systems (Salesforce, NetSuite, HR/payroll systems, etc.) and the data warehouse.
- Monitor pipeline health, troubleshoot failures, and resolve data quality issues proactively.
- Partner with analysts and business stakeholders to understand data needs and design reliable, well-documented data models.
- Support integration of data from newly acquired companies into SunPower's central data platform.
- Implement data validation, testing, and monitoring practices to catch issues before they reach reporting.
- Optimize pipeline performance and cost as data volume grows.
- Maintain clear documentation of data sources, transformations, and pipeline architecture.
- Collaborate with IT and security on data governance, access controls, and compliance requirements.
About you
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience building and maintaining data pipelines in a production environment.
- Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with at least one modern ETL/ELT tool or framework (e.g., Fivetran, dbt, Airflow, custom Python pipelines).
- Working knowledge of Python or another scripting language for data processing.
- Experience with a cloud data warehouse (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar).
- Understanding of data modeling fundamentals and best practices for pipeline reliability and testing.
- Experience in integrating data from CRM/ERP systems (Salesforce, NetSuite) a plus.
- Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating with a distributed team.
About us
SunPower's mission is to provide industry leading, innovative, end-to-end solar energy solutions with exceptional customer service. With over 30 years of experience in the US Residential Solar industry, we deliver an all-in-one solar solution that supports the transition to clean energy. SunPower continues to grow through strategic acquisitions of leading solar companies. These have included SunPower, Blue Raven Solar, Complete Solar, and Sunder Energy. These transitions bring together the strengths, expertise, and shared commitment to making clean energy simpler and more accessible for everyone.