Remote Data Platform Engineer Jobs
Remote Data Platform Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed engineering teams, and companies in sectors like software, fintech, and healthcare. Employers hiring remotely right now include Greystar, Rippling, and Fidelity Investments. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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To drive innovation and operational excellence through technology that enables teams to focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. The Business Systems department delivers software to drive business process optimization through automation, intuitive workflow, and data governance. Our goal is to serve our internal customers (operators & support departments) with solutions that empower them to maximize their performance and enhance the customer journey
- Own and maintain the data platform product roadmap and backlog, prioritizing features, integrations, and technical debt in partnership with Data Engineering and Architecture leads.
- Partner with the Sr. Director of Product Management to align the data platform roadmap with the broader Product & Engineering strategy and RPM Living's business priorities.
- Gather, document, and prioritize requirements from business stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Marketing, and other departments, translating ad-hoc requests into well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Lead sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release coordination for platform initiatives, working closely with Data Engineering, Data Architecture, and QA to ensure on-time delivery.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the technical data team, managing expectations, communicating timelines, and escalating risks or blockers as needed.
- Define and track success metrics and KPIs for platform initiatives, including adoption, data quality, and delivery velocity.
- Use data insights, stakeholder feedback, and team input to inform day-to-day product decisions and ensure solutions address real business problems.
- Maintain and prioritize platform-related support requests, triaging incoming issues and coordinating resolution with the appropriate technical owner.
- Support integration and reporting initiatives across core systems (e.g., Yardi, RealPage, UKG, Salesforce) by capturing business requirements and validating delivered functionality.
- Facilitate stakeholder demos, training sessions, and documentation to drive adoption of new platform capabilities and reporting tools.
- Leverage AI tools such as Claude to accelerate requirements documentation, backlog refinement, and stakeholder communication.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Three years of experience in product management, business analysis, or a related role, ideally supporting a data or analytics platform.
- Experience working with cross-functional technical teams (data engineering, architecture, or software development) in an Agile/Scrum environment.
- Experience with backlog management and collaboration tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, ZenDesk) preferred.
- Multifamily or property management industry experience is a plus but not required.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum product delivery practices, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management.
- Knowledge of data platform concepts such as data warehousing, ETL/ELT pipelines, and BI/reporting tools; direct experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or Power BI is a plus.
- Skilled in organization and prioritization, with the ability to manage multiple competing stakeholder requests simultaneously.
- Skilled in analysis with the ability to define and interpret metrics that measure platform adoption and business impact.
- Ability to translate ambiguous business needs into clear, actionable technical requirements.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with both business and technical teams using a collaborative, consultative approach.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
- May be required to sit for extended periods of time
- May occasionally be required to lift or carry items such as files or office supplies weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
- Must be able to read documents, computer screens, and data.
- Must be able to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer.
Work Environment:
- This is either a hybrid or fully remote role, requiring the associate to work in one of our corporate or regional offices three or four days per week based on managers’ discretion. When remote, the associate is required to have a workspace free from distractions and a reliable internet connection.
- The role may require overnight travel quarterly.
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Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
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Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
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Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
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Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
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401(k) with robust company match
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Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
- Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)
Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires, and possession of a valid driver's license.
RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.
RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Weekly pay for all associates working onsite at an apartment community
-
Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for all full-time, regular associates
-
Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs
-
Ancillary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
-
401(k) with robust company match
-
Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans
-
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
-
Paid time off plus floating holidays and volunteer days
- Discounted Perks (Costco membership, movie tickets, health & wellness, entertainment & travel discounts)
Employment with RPM Living is contingent upon successful completion of a background check as local and federal state requires, and possession of a valid driver's license.
RPM Living participates in E-Verify. For more information, see the E-Verify Participation Poster and the Right to Work Poster.
RPM Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring



Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Medical Devices
- Banking & Financial Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote data platform engineer jobs.
- 5+ years of experience designing and building scalable data pipelines and ETL workflows
- Proficiency with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
- Hands-on experience with orchestration tools including Apache Airflow or Prefect
- Strong SQL skills and experience with dbt for data transformation and modeling
- Experience with streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka or Apache Spark
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Remote Data Platform Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote data platform engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search by role, find the openings that match your stack and availability, and apply directly before postings fill.
Show async communication skills concretely
Remote data platform engineer hiring teams look for candidates who can document decisions, write clear technical specs, and unblock themselves in writing. Add a README, architecture decision record, or design doc to your portfolio to prove it.
Build and publish a visible pipeline portfolio
Remote employers can't observe you working, so your GitHub or public project history does the talking. Publish end-to-end pipeline projects using tools like dbt, Airflow, or Spark with clear documentation showing your design choices and tradeoffs.
Target companies built around distributed engineering
Remote-first companies have async-friendly processes baked in from the start, which makes onboarding and collaboration far smoother for data platform engineers. Look for firms that publish engineering blogs, contribute to open-source data tooling, or run fully distributed data teams.
Remote Data Platform Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote data platform engineer job?
Target remote-first companies and distributed engineering teams, which are the most consistent hirers of data platform engineers outside an office. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear async written communication, and hands-on experience with tools like Apache Spark, dbt, Airflow, and cloud data warehouses. A public portfolio, open-source contributions, or documented pipeline projects give you a concrete edge over candidates with similar credentials.
Which companies hire remote data platform engineers?
Remote data platform engineer roles are posted by Greystar, Rippling, and Fidelity Investments and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first software companies, fintech platforms, and distributed data teams in healthcare and e-commerce are among the most active hirers of this role.
Can you get a remote data platform engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level data platform engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot and ship independently from day one. Smaller remote-first startups and early-stage SaaS companies are the most likely to hire junior candidates. A GitHub repository showing real pipeline work, dbt models, or cloud infrastructure builds can substitute for formal experience on a remote application.
Do you need a degree for remote data platform engineer jobs?
Not always. Remote employers weigh demonstrated skills, verifiable project work, and familiarity with the modern data stack over formal credentials. A portfolio showing end-to-end pipeline builds, data modeling, or platform infrastructure work carries real weight. Certifications from cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure also signal competence to remote hiring teams who can't assess you in person.
Which industries hire the most remote data platform engineers?
Most remote data platform engineer openings sit in Technology & Software, Insurance, and Medical Devices, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors run large distributed engineering teams that depend on scalable data infrastructure and can operate this role fully remotely without sacrificing output.
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