Office Location: Lower Manhattan, NY - Hybrid
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Accrete is a dual use AI software product company that sells into both government and private enterprise sectors. We create AI software, enabling our customers to make better decisions, faster. Accrete is on a mission to create AI so powerful it amplifies human reasoning and enables enterprises to grow in previously unimaginable ways. Prior to launching Accrete in 2017, Prashant Bhuyan, Accrete’s Founder and CEO, spent over a decade in high-frequency trading where he and a core team experimented with and developed AI technology that ultimately became the early underpinnings of Accrete.
To learn more about Accrete, please visit our website: https://www.accrete.ai/
Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Staff Data Engineer at Accrete AI, you will be responsible for designing/architecting, developing, and maintaining our data infrastructure and pipelines. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the efficient flow and processing of data, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions. You will also help mentor junior team members and contribute to strategic decision making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead project efforts by designing/architecting, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance data pipelines and ETL processes
- Architect and implement robust data storage solutions to support various AI and machine learning projects
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions
- Lead data integration projects, such as ensuring seamless integration of diverse data sources into our platforms
- Develop and enforce data engineering best practices, standards, and guidelines
- Mentor and guide junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Monitor and optimize data pipeline performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, integrating relevant advancements into our data engineering practices
Qualifications:
Accrete values diverse experiences and we encourage applicants to apply even if you don’t meet all of the following criteria. While having all of the qualifications listed below can certainly make you a strong candidate, we acknowledge that great candidates aren’t defined simply by a list of skills. If you think you have other experiences that would make you a good match for this role, please apply!
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- 1+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong background in building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes
- Proficiency with Python
- Advanced knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks)
- Proficiency with AWS and their data services
- Strong understanding of data modeling, data architecture, and data governance
- Excellent problem-solving skills and an attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Proven track record of mentoring junior engineers
- Eagerness to stay updated with the latest advancements in data engineering technologies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools
- Hands-on experience working with Snowflake or Databricks
Salary Range: 110k-150k
Benefits:
- Fortune 500 level core benefits package: health, dental, vision, Rx, long-term disability, short-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) traditional and roth
- Unlimited PTO & all U.S. federal holidays off
- Company events include happy hours, team bonding events, game nights, and more
- Our office is stocked with healthy and delicious lunches, snacks, beverages and more
We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. If you are an innovative and results-driven leader, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Accrete is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.