Job Description

Posted on:

October 27, 2024

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

What You Will Do
Data is our fuel at Turo. It is ever-more abundant and valuable, but it's raw material. Harnessed by data scientists and machine learning engineers, it propels Turo on its mission to put the world’s 1.5+ billion cars to better use, delighting our customers by matching the right car for their next adventure from an exceptionally diverse selection and helping our marketplace remain safe.

About You
In this role, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies to build resilient, scalable systems for collecting and analyzing extensive data sets. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Creating and managing data pipelines, data structures, and reports.
  • Working closely with a marketplace support team to explore various aspects of operations, including existing tools and current workflows.
  • Communicating effectively with stakeholders and paying attention to detail to be successful in this role.

Learn more about our Engineering team here: Engineering at Turo.

What You'll Do
You will be responsible for the following:

  • Identifying stakeholders’ data needs, defining project scope, and selecting the right implementation to address pain points.
  • Bridging the gap between domain requirements and technology during the tool selection process.
  • Maintaining constant communication with stakeholders regarding project progress, blockers, and timelines.
  • Establishing trust with stakeholders by delivering high-quality data sets in a timely manner.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to automate and improve existing workflows and processes, aligning with their strategic goals on a semi-annual basis.
  • Following and contributing to best coding practices established by the team.
  • Developing, deploying, and maintaining workflow management tools (e.g., Airflow, Jenkins) in cloud environments.
  • Utilizing cloud technology such as AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Redshift, and EMR.

Your Profile
We are looking for someone with:

  • Strong communication skills and a track record of delivering high-quality, data-focused projects on time.
  • Past experience building ETL processes; domain-specific experience is a plus.
  • A strong software engineering background and experience in Python development.
  • Experience with workflow managers (e.g., Airflow, Luigi, Jenkins) and working with data tools in the public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • 5+ years of relevant experience.

For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $149,000-$167,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and additional benefits. Individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about total compensation and benefits available for this role.

About Turo
Turo is more than just a car sharing platform; it’s about putting people in the driver's seat of their mobility. Discover Turo at turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes. Read more about Turo culture according to CEO, Andre Haddad.

Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. We welcome candidates of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
If you require assistance applying for a position or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations via email at PeopleOps@turo.com.

Secret insights

Turo is scaling fast with 30% headcount growth. Engineering surged 40%, showing a strong focus on tech. HR grew 25%—they prioritize their people. Perfect for AI talent seeking rapid growth and support!