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Senior Data Engineer
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WHO ARE WE?
Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands such as FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState.
As The Discovery and Conversion Company, our mission is to connect consumers with the world’s leading brands through data-driven content and technology.
Headquartered in South Florida with a remote-first team spanning over 15 countries, we’ve built a high-growth, high-performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success.
WHY JOIN US?
At Launch Potato, you’ll accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and driving impact with a global team of high-performers.
BASE SALARY: $150,000 to $190,000 per year, paid semi-monthly
MUST HAVE:
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering within fast-paced, cloud-native environments
- Deep expertise in Python, SQL, Docker, and AWS (S3, Glue, Kinesis, Athena/Presto)
- Experience building and managing scalable ETL pipelines and data lake infrastructure
- Familiarity with distributed systems, Spark, and data quality best practices
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to support BI, analytics, and engineering teams
EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of data engineering experience in an AWS-based environment where data powers decision-making across product, marketing, and operations.
YOUR ROLE
Lead scalable data engineering efforts that empower cross-functional teams with reliable, timely, and actionable data, ensuring Launch Potato’s analytics and business intelligence infrastructure fuels strategic growth.
OUTCOMES
- Build and optimize scalable, efficient ETL and data lake processes that proactively catch issues before they impact the business
- Own the ingestion, modeling, and transformation of structured and unstructured data to support reporting and analysis across all business units
- Partner closely with BI and Analytics to deliver clean, query-ready datasets that improve user acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth
- Maintain and enhance database monitoring, anomaly detection, and quality assurance workflows
- Serve as the internal point of contact for reporting infrastructure—delivering ad hoc data analyses and driving consistent data integrity
- Drive adoption and advancement of Looker dashboards by ensuring robust and scalable backend data support
- Contribute to the future of Launch Potato’s data team by mentoring peers and shaping a high-performance, quality-first engineering culture
COMPETENCIES
- Data Engineering Mastery: Demonstrates technical excellence in building data pipelines, troubleshooting distributed systems, and scaling infrastructure using AWS and open-source tools
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into robust data solutions
- Proactive Ownership: Operates with a strong sense of accountability; identifies and solves data issues independently and efficiently
- Quality-Driven Execution: Holds a high bar for data accuracy, auditability, and documentation throughout all systems and workflows
- Strategic Thinking: Anticipates how data infrastructure impacts wider company OKRs and proactively suggests improvements and innovations
- Growth Mindset: Seeks out opportunities to elevate team capabilities, mentor others, and stay ahead of evolving best practices in data engineering
TOTAL COMPENSATION
Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost of living adjustments.
Want to accelerate your career? Apply now!
Since day one, we've been committed to having a diverse, inclusive team and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Lead Data Engineer
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WHO ARE WE?
Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands such as FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState.
As The Discovery and Conversion Company, our mission is to connect consumers with the world’s leading brands through data-driven content and technology.
Headquartered in South Florida with a remote-first team spanning over 15 countries, we’ve built a high-growth, high-performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success.
WHY JOIN US?
At Launch Potato, you’ll accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and driving impact with a global team of high-performers.
BASE SALARY: $150,000 to $190,000 per year, paid semi-monthly
MUST HAVE:
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering within fast-paced, cloud-native environments
- Deep expertise in Python, SQL, Docker, and AWS (S3, Glue, Kinesis, Athena/Presto)
- Experience building and managing scalable ETL pipelines and data lake infrastructure
- Familiarity with distributed systems, Spark, and data quality best practices
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to support BI, analytics, and engineering teams
EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of data engineering experience in an AWS-based environment where data powers decision-making across product, marketing, and operations.
YOUR ROLE
Lead scalable data engineering efforts that empower cross-functional teams with reliable, timely, and actionable data, ensuring Launch Potato’s analytics and business intelligence infrastructure fuels strategic growth.
OUTCOMES
- Build and optimize scalable, efficient ETL and data lake processes that proactively catch issues before they impact the business
- Own the ingestion, modeling, and transformation of structured and unstructured data to support reporting and analysis across all business units
- Partner closely with BI and Analytics to deliver clean, query-ready datasets that improve user acquisition, engagement, and revenue growth
- Maintain and enhance database monitoring, anomaly detection, and quality assurance workflows
- Serve as the internal point of contact for reporting infrastructure—delivering ad hoc data analyses and driving consistent data integrity
- Drive adoption and advancement of Looker dashboards by ensuring robust and scalable backend data support
- Contribute to the future of Launch Potato’s data team by mentoring peers and shaping a high-performance, quality-first engineering culture
COMPETENCIES
- Data Engineering Mastery: Demonstrates technical excellence in building data pipelines, troubleshooting distributed systems, and scaling infrastructure using AWS and open-source tools
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Communicates clearly across technical and non-technical teams, translating business needs into robust data solutions
- Proactive Ownership: Operates with a strong sense of accountability; identifies and solves data issues independently and efficiently
- Quality-Driven Execution: Holds a high bar for data accuracy, auditability, and documentation throughout all systems and workflows
- Strategic Thinking: Anticipates how data infrastructure impacts wider company OKRs and proactively suggests improvements and innovations
- Growth Mindset: Seeks out opportunities to elevate team capabilities, mentor others, and stay ahead of evolving best practices in data engineering
TOTAL COMPENSATION
Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost of living adjustments.
Want to accelerate your career? Apply now!
Since day one, we've been committed to having a diverse, inclusive team and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Lead Preschool Teacher
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Inspire curiosity. Build independence. Shape a lifelong love of learning.
At Guidepost Montessori, our Lead Children’s House Guides empower children ages 3–6 to grow into confident, capable learners through thoughtfully prepared environments and respectful, individualized guidance.
If you’re passionate about early childhood education and excited to lead a classroom where independence and joy take center stage, we’d love to meet you.
Your Role
As a Lead Children’s House Guide, you’ll lead a mixed-age preschool classroom in a Montessori environment designed to nurture concentration, confidence, and deep learning.
Montessori guides carefully prepare their classrooms to spark curiosity and independence. Through close observation, individualized lessons, and intentional language, you’ll support each child’s academic, social, and emotional development meeting them where they are and helping them grow.
Children in Montessori classrooms have the freedom to choose meaningful work, repeat activities until mastery, and take pride in their accomplishments. Your guidance helps every child develop focus, confidence, and a strong belief in their own abilities.
What You’ll Do
- Observe each child closely to understand and support their physical, intellectual, and emotional development
- Prepare and maintain a beautiful, orderly classroom that fosters concentration and independence
- Encourage self-confidence by supporting children as they learn to “do it themselves”
- Provide individualized and small-group lessons in practical life, literacy, math, and beyond
- Build strong, respectful relationships with children and families
- Communicate and collaborate with parents to support each child’s growth
- Lead your classroom with warmth, professionalism, and purpose
The Montessori Prepared Environment
Every Guidepost Children’s House classroom is fully equipped with high-quality Montessori materials and designed around the principles of beauty, order, and accessibility.
A Guidepost Children’s House environment includes:
- Child-sized furniture and ample floor space for independent and small-group work
- Practical life materials for sweeping, food preparation, table setting, and care of the environment
- Curriculum that builds independence in dressing, feeding, and self-care
- Hands-on materials for literacy, math, science, and cultural studies
- Low shelves and child-level artwork for full accessibility
- Cozy reading spaces, real plants, and abundant natural light
- Beautiful, breakable materials made from wood, metal, and glass
What We’re Looking For
- Montessori diploma for ages 3–6, or willingness to obtain certification (fully sponsored)
- Experience working with children ages 3–6 in a group learning environment
- Alignment with child-led philosophies such as Montessori or Reggio Emilia
- Required ECE or Child Development credits
- Bachelor’s degree in (any field)
What We Offer
- Sponsored Montessori diploma training through the Prepared Montessorian Institute
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 75% tuition discount for up to two children at any Guidepost school
- A supportive network of passionate educators
- Clear opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement
About Guidepost Montessori
Guidepost Montessori is a growing network of over 100 schools across the U.S. and Asia, serving children ages 3 months to 6 years in our Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House programs.
We believe children are capable. Our mission is to transform education by designing learning environments that cultivate independence, joy, and lifelong curiosity for children, families, and educators alike.
Guidepost Global Education and Guidepost Montessori are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We will not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our leadership is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy. When requested, we are committed to reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities or special needs that may require an accommodation.
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Apply to Guidepost Montessori