<h2>Data Engineer</h2><h2>Location: US-based remote</h2><h2>About Native:</h2>Since 2000, Native has worked with companies to develop authentic solutions to their sustainability challenges and to implement community and landscape-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen businesses, and contribute to progress on climate change around the world.We construct unique projects to meet climate goals, drive business value, and deliver tangible benefits to stakeholder communities – from partners and customers to employees and shareholders. Our methods enable companies to put their sustainability strategies into practice by investing in new climate action projects within their value chain. Since Native’s founding, we have prioritized projects that promote equity and agency by generating economic, social and resilience benefits to indigenous and local communities.Diverse perspectives and experiences make our team and our work more impactful. We’re committed to building an equitable, and inclusive work environment where we can continually learn from each other, and in turn can strengthen the people, communities, and companies at the heart of Native’s climate action initiatives. We’re seeking a Data Engineer to join us in advancing this work and enhancing our culture. You will be successful in this role if you have experience in both data engineering and data science, and have led the design, implementation, adoption, and performance of data management systems.Your scope of work:In the first year, you will be responsible for the set up and implementation of a data system across Native’s workflows. To accomplish this, in your first six months you will:<ul><li>Spearhead the design, development, construction, testing, and maintenance of new and current database systems necessary for Native's business requirements.</li><li>Plan, manage, and work with external IT providers (or other consultants) to support end-to-end data architecture across Native’s business.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead database design and integration as well as the development and/or adoption of data pipelines and workflows to efficiently collect, store, manage, analyze, and visualize data (ex: through SQL, python, Salesforce, Tableau).</li><li>Identify and manage technology best practices across work streams at Native, including preparing reports, documentation, and operating manuals.</li><li>Provide technical support and training to Native staff or project partners to facilitate effective interaction with Native’s database software, cloud platforms, or analysis tools (ex: ArcGIS, python, R, Excel).</li></ul>In your second six months and onward, you will:<ul><li>Develop, program, and maintain custom applications, scripts, and tools using ArcGIS, R, Python, Excel or others to automate analyses, workflows, and processes in collaboration with teammates.</li><li>Build tools to support analyses across business functions to increase the efficiency of data collection from project partners, stakeholders, and publicly available datasets.</li><li>Conduct research and analyze large amounts of both spatial and tabular data to inform project evaluation, due diligence, long-term performance monitoring, and forecast trends such as climate, vegetation, carbon stocks, or land use change.</li><li>Design, produce, and automate reports as well as interactive and/or graphic data products like maps, charts, or StoryMaps to clearly and efficiently communicate complex scientific topics to different audiences and meet business needs. </li><li>Support Native staff in deploying analytics programs, machine learning, and statistical methods for applicable end-uses. </li><li>Prepare data for predictive and prescriptive modeling.</li><li>Lead ongoing database management and administration</li></ul>Your background includes:<ul><li>Master’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, data science, GIS, or related field with 4+ years of practical experience.</li><li>Experience in leading the architecture and workflows of relational databases in SQL, Access, others.</li><li>Demonstration of database management best practices across diverse user types.</li><li>Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate scientific information to a wide variety of audiences. </li><li>Experience providing technical support for GIS tools, scripts, custom applications, or software.</li><li>Use of multi-user repositories such as GitHub, APIs, or other tools to efficiently manage data across multiple people and analysis platforms. </li><li>Multi-language proficiency in SQL, Python, Java, and/or R and the ability to code scripts or software routines to automate workflows based on analyst needs.</li><li>Experience working on CRM integrations (Salesforce, etc.)</li><li>Strong knowledge of ESRI software suite (ArcGIS Pro, etc.) and ability to analyze various types of spatial data using best practices, like projections, polygon topology, image corrections.</li><li>Experience implementing and managing multi-user geodatabases as well as building and packaging geospatial tools for analysis or mobile data collection.</li><li>Experience with advanced analyses in Excel, macros, or other add-ins.</li><li>Proven ability to efficiently visualize various forms of data through ArcGIS Online, Tableau, Salesforce, or other software. </li><li>Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.</li><li>A high degree of emotional intelligence and familiarity working with global stakeholders.</li><li>Intrinsic motivation and drive to independently solve difficult problems.</li></ul>Bonus:<ul><li>Proficiency in mobile data collection methods including ESRI mobile applications for data collection.</li><li>Knowledge and integration of Google Earth Engine analyses into script- or ArcGIS-based workflows.</li><li>Understanding of process-based or biogeochemical models (carbon, forestry, hydrology, etc.).</li><li>Experience within carbon offsets, conservation, grasslands restoration, reforestation, regenerative agriculture, or renewable energy sector.</li></ul>Benefits include:<ul><li>Competitive compensation and PTO</li><li>Employer-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, vision)</li><li>Life and short-term disability insurance</li><li>Flexible-spending account</li><li>401K and employer match</li><li>Paid volunteer time</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Home office set up stipend</li><li>Monthly work from home stipend</li></ul><a href="https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified">Hesitant to apply</a>? Even if you don’t believe that you meet 100% of these skills or experiences but feel that this is a great role for you, apply! We’d still like to hear from you.Native believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, engaged team are key to providing excellent stakeholder experiences. We’re searching for teammates who can enhance our culture and make our business better, and we strive to provide all applicants with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.Native provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Native complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.FAQsWhat’s Native’s approach to remote work?Native is a remote-first company, with most roles, including this one, able to be fully remote within the United States. Some roles need to be in-person at Native’s Burlington, VT office and will be designated as such when that’s the case. What are Native’s return-to-office plans?Native has an office space in Burlington, VT that is available to employees. Native will not be requiring employees to report to work in person, unless their specific role requires it and is designated as such. When possible, Native’s full team comes together in-person twice per year.What’s the interview process like?After submitting an application, if you’re selected to move forward, you will be contacted by our team for an interview. After your initial interview, you will complete a technical assessment, then meet once or twice with additional members of the hiring team. Finally, you will present a hiring exercise to the hiring team.

Since 2000, Native has worked with clients to develop authentic solutions to their sustainability challenges and to implement community-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen clients&rsquo; businesses, and contribute to progress on climate change around the world.&nbsp;
We construct unique project portfolios to meet climate goals, drive business value, and deliver tangible benefits to stakeholder communities &ndash; from customers and suppliers to employees and shareholders. Our methods enable companies to put their sustainability strategies into practice by investing in new climate action projects within their value chain.

Data Engineer

<h2>Data Engineer</h2><h2>Location: US-based remote</h2><h2>About Native:</h2>Since 2000, Native has worked with companies to develop authentic solutions to their sustainability challenges and to implement community and landscape-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen businesses, and contribute to progress on climate change around the world.We construct unique projects to meet climate goals, drive business value, and deliver tangible benefits to stakeholder communities – from partners and customers to employees and shareholders. Our methods enable companies to put their sustainability strategies into practice by investing in new climate action projects within their value chain. Since Native’s founding, we have prioritized projects that promote equity and agency by generating economic, social and resilience benefits to indigenous and local communities.Diverse perspectives and experiences make our team and our work more impactful. We’re committed to building an equitable, and inclusive work environment where we can continually learn from each other, and in turn can strengthen the people, communities, and companies at the heart of Native’s climate action initiatives.&nbsp;We’re seeking a Data Engineer to join us in advancing this work and enhancing our culture. You will be successful in this role if you have experience in both data engineering and data science, and have led the design, implementation, adoption, and performance of data management systems.Your scope of work:In the first year, you will be responsible for the set up and implementation of a data system across Native’s workflows. To accomplish this, in your first six months you will:<ul><li>Spearhead the design, development, construction, testing, and maintenance of new and current database systems necessary for Native's business requirements.</li><li>Plan, manage, and work with external IT providers (or other consultants) to support end-to-end data architecture across Native’s business.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead database design and integration as well as the development and/or adoption of data pipelines and workflows to efficiently collect, store, manage, analyze, and visualize data (ex: through SQL, python, Salesforce, Tableau).</li><li>Identify and manage technology best practices across work streams at Native, including preparing reports, documentation, and operating manuals.</li><li>Provide technical support and training to Native staff or project partners to facilitate effective interaction with Native’s database software, cloud platforms, or analysis tools (ex: ArcGIS, python, R, Excel).</li></ul>In your second six months and onward, you will:<ul><li>Develop, program, and maintain custom applications, scripts, and tools using ArcGIS, R, Python, Excel or others to automate analyses, workflows, and processes in collaboration with teammates.</li><li>Build tools to support analyses across business functions to increase the efficiency of data collection from project partners, stakeholders, and publicly available datasets.</li><li>Conduct research and analyze large amounts of both spatial and tabular data to inform project evaluation, due diligence, long-term performance monitoring, and forecast trends such as climate, vegetation, carbon stocks, or land use change.</li><li>Design, produce, and automate reports as well as interactive and/or graphic data products like maps, charts, or StoryMaps to clearly and efficiently communicate complex scientific topics to different audiences and meet business needs.&nbsp;</li><li>Support Native staff in deploying analytics programs, machine learning, and statistical methods for applicable end-uses.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare data for predictive and prescriptive modeling.</li><li>Lead ongoing database management and administration</li></ul>Your background includes:<ul><li>Master’s degree or equivalent experience in engineering, computer science, data science, GIS, or related field with 4+ years of practical experience.</li><li>Experience in leading the architecture and workflows of relational databases in SQL, Access, others.</li><li>Demonstration of database management best practices across diverse user types.</li><li>Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate scientific information to a wide variety of audiences.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience providing technical support for GIS tools, scripts, custom applications, or software.</li><li>Use of multi-user repositories such as GitHub, APIs, or other tools to efficiently manage data across multiple people and analysis platforms.&nbsp;</li><li>Multi-language proficiency in SQL, Python, Java, and/or R and the ability to code scripts or software routines to automate workflows based on analyst needs.</li><li>Experience working on CRM integrations (Salesforce, etc.)</li><li>Strong knowledge of ESRI software suite (ArcGIS Pro, etc.) and ability to analyze various types of spatial data using best practices, like projections, polygon topology, image corrections.</li><li>Experience implementing and managing multi-user geodatabases as well as building and packaging geospatial tools for analysis or mobile data collection.</li><li>Experience with advanced analyses in Excel, macros, or other add-ins.</li><li>Proven ability to efficiently visualize various forms of data through ArcGIS Online, Tableau, Salesforce, or other software.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.</li><li>A high degree of emotional intelligence and familiarity working with global stakeholders.</li><li>Intrinsic motivation and drive to independently solve difficult problems.</li></ul>Bonus:<ul><li>Proficiency in mobile data collection methods including ESRI mobile applications for data collection.</li><li>Knowledge and integration of Google Earth Engine analyses into script- or ArcGIS-based workflows.</li><li>Understanding of process-based or biogeochemical models (carbon, forestry, hydrology, etc.).</li><li>Experience within carbon offsets, conservation, grasslands restoration, reforestation, regenerative agriculture, or renewable energy sector.</li></ul>Benefits include:<ul><li>Competitive compensation and PTO</li><li>Employer-sponsored healthcare (medical, dental, vision)</li><li>Life and short-term disability insurance</li><li>Flexible-spending account</li><li>401K and employer match</li><li>Paid volunteer time</li><li>Flexible working hours</li><li>Home office set up stipend</li><li>Monthly work from home stipend</li></ul><a href="https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified">Hesitant to apply</a>? Even if you don’t believe that you meet 100% of these skills or experiences but feel that this is a great role for you, apply! We’d still like to hear from you.Native believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, engaged team are key to providing excellent stakeholder experiences. We’re searching for teammates who can enhance our culture and make our business better, and we strive to provide all applicants with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.Native provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Native complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.FAQsWhat’s Native’s approach to remote work?Native is a remote-first company, with most roles, including this one, able to be fully remote within the United States. Some roles need to be in-person at Native’s Burlington, VT office and will be designated as such when that’s the case.&nbsp;What are Native’s return-to-office plans?Native has an office space in Burlington, VT that is available to employees. Native will not be requiring employees to report to work in person, unless their specific role requires it and is designated as such. When possible, Native’s full team comes together in-person twice per year.What’s the interview process like?After submitting an application, if you’re selected to move forward, you will be contacted by our team for an interview. After your initial interview, you will complete a technical assessment, then meet once or twice with additional members of the hiring team. Finally, you will present a hiring exercise to the hiring team.

Data Engineer

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Native, A Public Benefit Corporation