Data Engineer

Office Location: Lower Manhattan, NY - Hybrid 

US Citizenship Required

Accrete AI is a dynamic and innovative company focused on transforming the future of artificial intelligence. We specialize in creating advanced AI solutions that turn complex data into actionable insights, driving real-world impact for businesses and government organizations. Our team thrives on creativity and collaboration, working together to push the boundaries of AI technology.

At the core of our offerings are our AI agents, designed to autonomously analyze data, generate insights, and make intelligent recommendations. These agents help businesses streamline operations, improve decision-making, and also empower government entities to enhance security, intelligence, and operational efficiency

Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will architect, develop, and maintain our data infrastructure and pipelines. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, reliability, and scalability, enabling impactful AI-driven solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines and ETL processes
• Architect and manage data storage solutions, ensuring high performance, data integrity, and security
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Develop and maintain robust data models, schemas, and documentation for data warehouses and data lakes
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of data pipelines and systems
• Implement best practices for data quality, consistency, and governance across various data sources and systems
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies in data engineering and AI and incorporate them into the team's practices
• Mentor and guide junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

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, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong background in building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Extensive experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or similar
• Proficiency with Python
• Expertise working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services
• Proficiency in data warehousing solutions (e.g., Redshift, BigQuery, Snowflake, Databricks)
• In-depth knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, and data integration techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools
• Knowledge of data governance and best practices for data privacy and security
• Experience with mentoring other engineers
• Proven track record of contributing to strategic data initiatives
• Hands-on experience working with Snowflake or Databricks

Salary: 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.