Overview
Running Robots is a digital agency that partners with small to medium manufacturing businesses to grow through data-driven digital strategies. We specialize in website design with SEO, PPC, content marketing, and lead generation. Our goal is to bring manufacturing into the digital era with impactful, measurable results. Job Description
This is a remote position. Role Overview
We’re hiring a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain the data pipelines and system integrations that support our marketing, sales, and operational systems. About the Role
We’re hiring a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and system integrations that support our marketing, sales, and operational systems. This is a hands-on role focused on connecting WordPress, CRM platforms, analytics platforms, and customer ERP systems using modern automation tools like n8n and AI-assisted workflows. You will turn fragmented systems and datasets into reliable, scalable data flows that enable better visibility, attribution, and decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely to real business outcomes, understands how data impacts growth, and wants to reduce manual work through thoughtful automation. Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain integrations between: WordPress (custom plugins, REST APIs, metadata, structured data) Zoho One applications (CRM, Analytics, Creator, Books, Campaigns) Analytics and tracking systems (GA4, GSC exports, attribution data) Customer ERP systems with inconsistent schemas and APIs Develop and manage automation workflows using
n8n Leads, customers, and lifecycle stages Content, page-level, and performance data Attribution, conversion, and engagement metrics Normalize and transform data across systems for reporting and automation Implement validation, error handling, logging, and monitoring for all workflows Support data needs for marketing, SEO, sales, and operations teams Automation, Analytics & AI Automate ingestion and transformation of marketing and performance data Use AI tools to classify, enrich, or summarize incoming records Detect anomalies or quality issues in datasets Reduce manual review and cleanup work Identify opportunities to replace spreadsheet-driven processes with automation Improve reliability and latency of business-critical data flows Document data flows, assumptions, and dependencies clearly Explain technical systems in practical, non-academic terms Collaborate with SEO, marketing, and operations stakeholders to design solutions Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis Location
US-based CST hours required Compensation
Starting at
$60,000+
, based on experience (Higher compensation available for strong automation and integration experience) Requirements
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in data engineering, automation engineering, or systems integration Strong experience working with APIs, webhooks, and event-driven systems Experience building and maintaining automation workflows (n8n or similar) Comfort working with marketing, analytics, and operational data Ability to work with imperfect, real-world datasets and make them usable Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
WordPress
beyond basic theming (metadata, custom fields, APIs) Familiarity with
SEO, analytics, or attribution data
(GA4, GSC, page-level metrics) Experience with
Zoho One Experience integrating with ERP systems or line-of-business software SQL experience and understanding of data modeling concepts Experience applying AI/LLMs in production workflows Background working with B2B or manufacturing organizations Why Join Running Robots?
Build real systems that directly impact revenue, operations, and client success Work on complex, non-trivial integrations that most agencies avoid High ownership role with freedom to design systems the right way Collaborate with a small, senior team that values execution and clarity Long-term opportunity to shape automation and data architecture strategy Paid Time Off (PTO):
112 hours to start, with additional hours earned on anniversaries Sick Leave:
40 hours per year Paid Holidays, Parental Leave, Monthly Recharge Day, and Bereavement Leave 401(k)
with a 4% employer match Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Plan
(includes prescription drug coverage) Dental and Vision coverage Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
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Running Robots is a digital agency that partners with small to medium manufacturing businesses to grow through data-driven digital strategies. We specialize in website design with SEO, PPC, content marketing, and lead generation. Our goal is to bring manufacturing into the digital era with impactful, measurable results. Job Description
This is a remote position. Role Overview
We’re hiring a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain the data pipelines and system integrations that support our marketing, sales, and operational systems. About the Role
We’re hiring a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines and system integrations that support our marketing, sales, and operational systems. This is a hands-on role focused on connecting WordPress, CRM platforms, analytics platforms, and customer ERP systems using modern automation tools like n8n and AI-assisted workflows. You will turn fragmented systems and datasets into reliable, scalable data flows that enable better visibility, attribution, and decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely to real business outcomes, understands how data impacts growth, and wants to reduce manual work through thoughtful automation. Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain integrations between: WordPress (custom plugins, REST APIs, metadata, structured data) Zoho One applications (CRM, Analytics, Creator, Books, Campaigns) Analytics and tracking systems (GA4, GSC exports, attribution data) Customer ERP systems with inconsistent schemas and APIs Develop and manage automation workflows using
n8n Leads, customers, and lifecycle stages Content, page-level, and performance data Attribution, conversion, and engagement metrics Normalize and transform data across systems for reporting and automation Implement validation, error handling, logging, and monitoring for all workflows Support data needs for marketing, SEO, sales, and operations teams Automation, Analytics & AI Automate ingestion and transformation of marketing and performance data Use AI tools to classify, enrich, or summarize incoming records Detect anomalies or quality issues in datasets Reduce manual review and cleanup work Identify opportunities to replace spreadsheet-driven processes with automation Improve reliability and latency of business-critical data flows Document data flows, assumptions, and dependencies clearly Explain technical systems in practical, non-academic terms Collaborate with SEO, marketing, and operations stakeholders to design solutions Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis Location
US-based CST hours required Compensation
Starting at
$60,000+
, based on experience (Higher compensation available for strong automation and integration experience) Requirements
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in data engineering, automation engineering, or systems integration Strong experience working with APIs, webhooks, and event-driven systems Experience building and maintaining automation workflows (n8n or similar) Comfort working with marketing, analytics, and operational data Ability to work with imperfect, real-world datasets and make them usable Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
WordPress
beyond basic theming (metadata, custom fields, APIs) Familiarity with
SEO, analytics, or attribution data
(GA4, GSC, page-level metrics) Experience with
Zoho One Experience integrating with ERP systems or line-of-business software SQL experience and understanding of data modeling concepts Experience applying AI/LLMs in production workflows Background working with B2B or manufacturing organizations Why Join Running Robots?
Build real systems that directly impact revenue, operations, and client success Work on complex, non-trivial integrations that most agencies avoid High ownership role with freedom to design systems the right way Collaborate with a small, senior team that values execution and clarity Long-term opportunity to shape automation and data architecture strategy Paid Time Off (PTO):
112 hours to start, with additional hours earned on anniversaries Sick Leave:
40 hours per year Paid Holidays, Parental Leave, Monthly Recharge Day, and Bereavement Leave 401(k)
with a 4% employer match Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Plan
(includes prescription drug coverage) Dental and Vision coverage Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
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