Responsibilities:
• Implement and manage data transformation with dbt to ensure reliable, well-tested pipelines
• Develop and evolve data models, semantic layers, and metric definitions that support a wide range of business needs while keeping data consistent and accurate across the organization
• Own data quality, observability, and testing that protects downstream consumers from broken or misleading data
• Build and evolve internal AI tooling (skills, agents, etc) that makes the Data Engineering team more effective
• Partner with analysts, product engineers, and business stakeholders to understand their needs, scope the right solution, and deliver outcomes
• Mentor analysts and peers, fostering a culture of learning, rigor, and continuous improvement
• Proactively identify operational issues and propose evolutionary solutions
Required Qualifications:
• Strong SQL, Python, and data modeling skills — opinionated about design strategies and best practices
• Hands-on experience with dbt and Snowflake
• Experience with clickstream / event data
• Demonstrated ability to design and ship scalable data systems
• Comfort using AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) as part of your daily workflow
• Excellent written communication — clear documentation, well-scoped specs, and the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical partners
• Strong project ownership: defining requirements as you go, communicating tradeoffs, and delivering results within timelines
• Ability to leverage abstraction to solve complex problems
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience designing semantic layers, metric stores, or data contracts
• Experience building A/B testing or experimentation frameworks
• Experience building or contributing to internal AI tooling — skills, agents
What We Do
Age of Learning is a leading education technology innovator based in Glendale, California, with a talented team of 500+ individuals comprised of nationally renowned educators, curriculum experts, designers, animators, engineers, and more. We develop engaging, effective digital learning technology and content to help children build a strong foundation for academic success. Our flagship product, ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy, is a comprehensive curriculum and the #1 brand in kids’ education. To date, more than 30 million children worldwide have completed over 6.8 billion Learning Activities on ABCmouse. In 2019, Age of Learning launched Adventure Academy, the first massively multiplayer online (MMO) game designed specifically to help elementary- and middle-school-aged children learn. It features thousands of engaging Learning Activities—including games, books, original animated and live action series, and more—in a fun and safe virtual world. And in 2021, we launched My Math Academy, a groundbreaking personalized, adaptive digital learning system (available for schools) that individualizes math instruction for every child through AI-driven technology. Other Age of Learning programs include immersive English language learning products for children in China and Japan and ReadingIQ, a digital library and literacy platform. We are committed to helping all children succeed. Through the Age of Learning Foundation, we make our research-proven educational products available at no cost to millions of children in need through schools, libraries, Head Start programs, community centers, and other governmental and non-governmental organizations. Our work has served communities on 5 continents and continues to grow today. As we expand our global reach and increase the educational impact of our programs, we’re looking for passionate, ambitious, and collaborative leaders to become a part of our growing team.
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