Data Engineer at Ruby Labs - Remote CET Timezone — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Timezone Window: CET ± 4 Hours — This role is open to candidates globally but requires you to operate within UTC−1 to UTC+5 (roughly). This covers all of Europe, most of Africa, and parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Popular nomad hubs that fit this window include Lisbon (UTC+1), Tbilisi (UTC+4), Nairobi (UTC+3), and Dubai (UAE, UTC+4). Bangkok (UTC+7) and Medellín (UTC−5) fall outside the acceptable range.
Async vs. Fixed Hours: The role is not fully async. The job description explicitly states you must be available in the evenings on release days and during urgent tracking/payment events. Budget for schedule flexibility limitations if nomading in fringe timezones.
Contract Structure: This is an Independent Contractor Agreement, which is ideal for digital nomads — you handle your own taxes, avoid employer-country restrictions, and can legally work from many countries on tourist or digital nomad visas. Countries with formal digital nomad visas that fit the CET ± 4 window include Portugal (D8 visa), Georgia (Remotely from Georgia), UAE, and Albania.
- No salary is listed, so cost-of-living comparisons are speculative — but contractor rates for this skill set typically range $3,000–$6,000/month, which affords a comfortable lifestyle in Lisbon (~$2,000/mo expenses) or Tbilisi (~$1,200/mo).
- A MacBook is provided, reducing your equipment overhead as a traveler.
- No coworking stipend is explicitly mentioned.
About Us
Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products. We offer a diverse range of opportunities across the health, education, and entertainment industries. Our innovative teams are driving the future of consumer-led products, and we're always looking for passionate individuals to join us. Learn more about our story at: https://rubylabs.com/about-us/
About the Role
We are looking for a Data Engineer who can own and deliver across data engineering tasks, integrations, and marketing systems. This is not a junior learning role: we need someone who can quickly understand production systems, solve problems independently, and ship reliable work.
The core technical base is Python, SQL, and Bash. Experience with Google Tag Manager, pixel/conversion setup, and JavaScript is required. Airbyte and Airflow are nice to have, but not mandatory.
Requirements
- Strong Python, SQL, and Bash skills
- Experience with Google Tag Manager, pixels, conversion setup, and JavaScript
- Experience with Google Ads, Meta Ads, Bing Ads
- Engineering mindset and ability to work with production data systems
- Basic understanding of BigQuery, ClickHouse, dbt, and documentation practices
- Airbyte or similar ingestion tool experience is nice to have
- Basic Airflow familiarity is nice to have
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Everyday Tasks
- Support and improve integrations in Airbyte and Airflow
- Work with GTM, marketing data sources, tracking, pixels, and conversion workflows
- Help move and transform data across BigQuery, GCS, Pub/Sub, ClickHouse, and external systems
- Troubleshoot pipeline, tracking, payment, and data quality issues
- Support payment orchestration data flows, including subscriptions and payment processing
- Work with different systems in combination and document how data flows between them
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Data, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Billing teams
Growth Areas
You will develop across GCP infrastructure and DataOps, dbt, BigQuery, ClickHouse, Git, CI/CD, and software engineering practices. The role also includes exposure to internal monitoring platforms built with brokers, microservices, alerting, and observability tools, helping you grow system design skills through real production problems.
Key Success Factors
Proactivity: We need someone who notices issues, asks questions early, follows through, and takes ownership without waiting for detailed instructions.
High Availability: On release days or during urgent tracking/payment setup, you should be ready to help in the evening when needed.
Delivery Mindset: The goal is not only to learn, but to deliver reliable work across data engineering, marketing systems, payment flows, and internal platforms.
Location
Ruby Labs operates within the CET (Central European Time) zone. Applicants from any country are welcome to apply for the position as long as they are located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET. This ensures optimal collaboration and communication during working hours.
Benefits
Discover the perks of being part of our vibrant team! We offer:
- Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days.
- Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge.
- Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.
- Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Benefit from tax advantages, networking opportunities, reduced employment obligations, and the freedom to work from anywhere. Read more about it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nkrN76JlZkbKj9WSOhlT1_mni_CZeDkHdwfIjPXVwvk/preview?tab=t.0#heading=h.ndsdl4wapxtt
Be part of our fast-growing team and seize this excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth!
Interview Process
After submitting your application, we conduct a thorough review which typically takes 3 to 5 days, but may occasionally take longer due to the volume of applications received. If we see a potential fit, we proceed with the following steps:
- Recruiter Screening (40 minutes)
- Technical Interview (90 minutes)
- Final Interview (60 minutes)
Life at Ruby Labs
At Ruby Labs, we move fast, aim high, and expect the same from our team. We're not here to play small—we're here to build, grow, and win. That means we look for people who are ambitious, driven, and ready to give their best every single day.
This is a place for individuals who thrive under pressure, embrace challenges, and see opportunity in every obstacle. If you're hungry to achieve, motivated by impact, and want to grow at the speed of your own ambition, Ruby Labs offers the platform to make it happen.
Here, effort is matched with reward. We recognize those who go all in and deliver results, and we create space for people who want more—more responsibility, more growth, and more success.
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