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The Future Runs on Bitfarms

As demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) accelerates, Bitfarms is building the infrastructure to meet the moment. Our US expansion and global operations are laying the foundation for scalable, energy-optimized compute designed to support next generation workloads and long-term growth.

Who We AreBitfarms (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF) is a global energy and compute infrastructure company that develops, owns, and operates high-performance data centers.

With data centers across North and South America, we manage every stage of development from securing energy, producing power, and designing facilities to running world class operations. This vertically integrated approach allows us to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver infrastructure that can scale with the future of compute.

Why Join Our TeamAt Bitfarms, voted a Great Place to Work,you will be part of a team shaping the next generation of digital infrastructure. We are at the intersection of energy and technology, two industries undergoing massive transformation. Here, your work will have real impact, powering advanced workloads that are driving AI, machine learning, and the digital economy forward.

We value people who are curious, collaborative, and committed to building solutions that last. With offices in New York City, Pittsburgh, Montreal and Buenos Aires, Bitfarms offers the chance to grow your career while helping power AI and shape the future of high-performance computing.

What You Can Expect at Bitfarms

• A fast-moving environment where innovation and execution go hand in hand. 

• Opportunities to work on cutting edge projects in HPC, AI, and energy infrastructure. 

• A collaborative, cross border team that thrives on solving complex challenges. 

• A commitment to efficiency, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

Bitfarms continues to seek operational and financial improvements through decentralization and diversification, and using ethical and innovative initiatives to unlock value for both our clients and employees. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities along with career advancement
• Top tier group insurance plan with employer cost sharing
• Group retirement savings with employer contribution
• Employee referral program
• Telemedicine & employee assistance program (EAP)
• An inclusive, safe and diverse work environment

We are currently looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our team. 

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $120,000 - $170,000 USD

What You Can Expect from This Role 

The Senior Data Engineer will play a critical role in designing, building, and operating Bitfarms’ next-generation data platform. This role is responsible for architecting and implementing a modern Data Lakehouse, establishing a data classification program aligned with a new Data Loss Prevention (DLP) initiative, and partnering closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand, classify, and govern data across the organization. 

This position requires strong technical depth in data engineering and architecture, combined with the ability to translate business needs, compliance requirements, and security objectives into scalable and well-governed data solutions. 

Key Responsibilities

Data Platform & Lakehouse Architecture

• Design, implement, and maintain a scalable Data Lakehouse architecture supporting analytics, reporting, and advanced workloads.

• Define data ingestion, transformation, and storage patterns for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.

• Establish best practices for data modeling, partitioning, performance optimization, and cost efficiency.

• Ensure high availability, reliability, and data quality across the data platform.

Data Classification & DLP Enablement

• Lead the design and implementation of a data classification framework aligned with Bitfarms’ security, compliance, and business requirements.

• Partner with Cybersecurity and Compliance teams to support the rollout of a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program.

• Identify, tag, and manage sensitive data (e.g., financial, operational, personal, or regulated data) throughout the data lifecycle.

• Ensure data classification is embedded into ingestion pipelines, storage layers, and access controls.

Stakeholder Engagement & Data Assessment

• Work closely with business stakeholders, IT, Security, and Compliance teams to:

• Assess existing and new data sources.

• Understand data usage, criticality, and sensitivity.

• Define classification levels, retention rules, and access requirements.

• Translate stakeholder needs into technical data models, pipelines, and governance controls.

• Act as a trusted advisor on data architecture, data governance, and data protection topics.

Data Governance & Security

• Implement data access controls, lineage, and auditability in alignment with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Support SOX, ITGC, and other compliance-driven data controls as applicable.

• Contribute to the definition of data standards, naming conventions, and documentation.

Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and optimize data pipelines for performance, reliability, and cost.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data-related issues across environments.

• Continuously evaluate new tools, technologies, and patterns to improve the data ecosystem.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

What We Are Looking For 

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or data platform roles.

• Proven experience designing and implementing data lake and/or lakehouse architectures.

• Strong experience with data ingestion, ETL/ELT pipelines, and large-scale data processing.

• Solid understanding of data classification, data governance, and data security concepts.

• Experience collaborating with security or compliance teams on data protection initiatives (e.g., DLP, data privacy).

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

More Details

• Work schedule: Monday-Friday, New York City office, 4 days on-site, 1 WFH
• Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Bitfarms is more than a workplace. It is where people come together to power the future.