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xAIxAIPalo Alto, CA

Sr. IT Data Engineer

Lead data strategy and build ETL infrastructure, integrations, and reusable components for internal enterprise systems. Requires 5+ years experience, strong Java/Python, SQL, and API integration skills.

135k – 260k
On-site5+ YOEData Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Help lead xAI’s data strategy by implementing established ETL patterns, creating and supporting dependable infrastructure, and reusable components.
  • Partner with business and engineering teams to prioritize requests and consistently deliver excellent results against time-sensitive priorities.
  • Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment using strong interpersonal communication skills.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in a related field (Computer Science degree preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in an enterprise environment
  • Strong experience with databases (Vertica, MySQL, or similar) and advanced SQL
  • Java development experience (Spring, JEE/JSE) and proficiency in Python or other modern languages
  • Hands-on experience with integrations, APIs, and message queuing technologies (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Experience working with 3rd party APIs (Salesforce, Workday, etc.)
  • Background working in an Agile environment

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with API Gateways (e.g., Kong), RAML, and REST-based APIs
  • Designing and deploying scalable, reliable, high-volume data integrations and real-time pipelines
  • Big data technologies (Hadoop, MongoDB, HBase, Cassandra)
  • On-prem and cloud enterprise solutions (Oracle, Salesforce, Workday)
  • Scala / Scalding
  • Deep knowledge of access control and data security
  • Leading Data/BI/Analytics projects with a customer-first approach
  • Custom ETL design, implementation, and maintenance
  • Performance monitoring, error logging, and troubleshooting Java applications

Skills

JavaSpringPythonSQLVerticaMySQLKafkaRabbitMQETLSalesforceWorkdayREST APIsScala

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