Senior Data Engineer AI/ML Analytics

Top 3 reasons to join us

High salary and bonus with proven market fit
Build AI that powers top global gaming studios
World- class team from Harvard & FAANG

We don&039;t follow trends; we set them. Our data infrastructure supports technology that generates millions of dollars in value for our customers, processing billions of gameplay and ad- performance signals in real- time.
Reforged Labs is a YC- backed, Sandhill Road funded AI startup revolutionizing how the world&039;s top mobile gaming studios market themselves to hundreds of millions of players. We&039;re building cutting- edge AI technology that powers sophisticated ad analysis and generation pipelines for elite global gaming companies.
About Us
The Role
As our first data engineer, you&039;ll set the foundation for data- driven decision making across our entire organization. You&039;ll design and implement sophisticated analytics infrastructure that processes terabytes of gaming and advertising data, directly influencing product decisions that impact hundreds of millions of players.
We&039;re seeking an exceptional Senior Data Engineer to join our fast- growing team in Ho Chi Minh City. This is not a role for the average analyst—we&039;re looking exclusively for extraordinary data talent who can compete with the best data engineers and analysts at top- tier companies globally.
Core Responsibilities

Build world- class data infrastructure: Design and implement pipelines processing billions of ad performance signals and gameplay events with exceptional reliability and speed
Own end- to- end analytics: From instrumentation design to executive dashboard delivery, ensuring data quality that leadership can bet the company on
Drive multi- million dollar decisions: Surface insights from massive datasets that directly influence product roadmap and customer strategy
Establish data excellence standards: Create governance, quality, and best practices that will serve as the foundation for a world- class data team
Lead advanced experimentation: Design and execute sophisticated A/B tests and multivariate experiments that optimize our AI- driven platform
Champion data- informed culture: Influence technical and business decisions through exceptional analysis and clear communication
Define company- wide data strategy: Establish north- star metrics, experimentation frameworks, and analytics standards that will scale from startup to enterprise

Yêu cầu công việc

Required Experience

History of driving significant business impact through data insights and experimentation
5+ years of elite- level experience in product analytics, growth analytics, or data science at fast- moving tech companies or high- growth startups
Demonstrated mastery of SQL (MySQL dialect) and Python for complex analysis and ETL workflows
Professional English communication skills—both verbal and written
Expert- level understanding of statistical methods, A/B testing, and causal inference
Production experience with modern data stack (dbt, Airflow/Prefect, Looker/Mode, cloud data warehouses)
Proven track record of building instrumentation and analytics for self- serve SaaS or consumer products at scale

Essential Qualities

High ownership: You take full responsibility for data quality and business impact, not just deliverables
Product intuition: You naturally think like a product leader and can translate business questions into analytical frameworks
Exceptional problem- solving ability: You consistently find insights others miss and solve complex analytical challenges independently
Intellectual curiosity: You stay ahead of data trends and continuously expand your analytical toolkit
Technical excellence: You write clean, maintainable code and build systems that other engineers admire
Leadership mindset: You can influence without authority and drive consensus around data- driven decisions

Nice to Have

Data engineering background with end- to- end ETL ownership
Advanced statistical methods (Bayesian analysis, sequential testing)
Experience with LLMs, vector databases, or recommendation systems
Contributions to open- source data or ML tools
Background in mobile gaming, ad tech, or marketing analytics

Interview Process
Our streamlined interview process consists of 3 rounds:

Round 1: Initial Technical Screen (60 mins)
Technical background discussion with leadership
High- level experience and impact review
SQL and analytical problem- solving exercise
Round 2: Take- Home Analysis Project (1 week)
Opportunity to demonstrate your analytical excellence comprehensively
Real- world dataset related to our domain
Round 3: Project Review & System Design (90 mins)
Deep dive into your analysis approach and insights
Advanced analytical challenge
Data architecture and scalability discussion
Round 4: Final Leadership Conversation (60 mins)
Two- way Q&A about growth opportunities
Vision alignment with founders
Culture and team fit discussion

Note: This role is designed for elite data talent. If you&039;re not consistently recognized as among the most capable data professionals in your current organization, this position is likely not a good fit. We&039;re looking for candidates who can demonstrate exceptional analytical abilities and deliver outsized business impact.
We aim to complete the entire process within 2- 3 weeks.

What We Offer

Opportunity for international recognition and career advancement opportunities in the global data community
Annual offsites and dedicated learning budget for continuous skill development
Work on technology that is genuinely world- class, processing data at scales that compete with the best Silicon Valley companies
Industry- leading compensation package targeting top- tier data talent (significantly above local market rates)
Direct impact on products reaching hundreds of millions of users and generating millions in customer value
Fast- iterating culture with real revenue insights and immediate feedback loops
Unprecedented scope and autonomy as the data voice on the founding team with direct access to founders and strategic decisions
Flexible PTO and comprehensive health insurance

Our Data Culture
Located in Ho Chi Minh City, we&039;ve created an environment that combines Silicon Valley data practices with exceptional local talent, offering the unique opportunity to work on global- scale data problems while being part of Vietnam&039;s growing tech ecosystem.
Reforged Labs is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
You&039;ll work directly with founders who understand that great data work requires both technical excellence and business acumen. We value independence and ownership—you&039;ll take full responsibility for establishing our data foundation and culture.
We operate with a data- first mindset where every major decision is backed by rigorous analysis. Our data infrastructure is built to Silicon Valley standards, combining cutting- edge tools with exceptional talent.

Cập nhật gần nhất lúc: 2025-08-08 00:45:02