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Senior Data Engineer – Cloud Operations Engineering

Senior Data Engineer – Cloud Operations Engineering

CompanyNVIDIA
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$136000 – $264500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Proven expertise in building and optimizing data pipelines using tools like Apache Spark, Airflow, or Kafka.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
  • Strong experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, PostgreSQL).
  • Familiarity with cloud storage and infrastructure (AWS S3, GCP BigQuery, Azure Data Lake).
  • Deep knowledge of data modeling, schema design, and data warehousing for high-scale systems.
  • Expertise in using reporting systems like Power BI, Tableau, or Superset, and guiding teams to derive actionable insights.
  • Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills in complex, distributed environments.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement efficient data pipelines to ingest, transform, and store operational telemetry.
  • Develop robust data models, schemas, and warehouses to ensure consistent reporting and traceability.
  • Build APIs and query layers (e.g., GraphQL, REST) for seamless data access and integration across systems.
  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to centralize telemetry, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance visibility.
  • Monitor data freshness, identify bottlenecks, and propose automation to reduce manual toil.
  • Provide expertise in reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Superset) to design actionable dashboards.
  • Mentor teams on data best practices, driving insights and operational efficiency through intelligent data systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building real-time telemetry pipelines and integrating data into operational workflows.
  • A proven track record of driving standardization and governance in data systems.
  • Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools and their integration into broader business processes.