Data Engineer

PowerToFly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Data Engineer in Toronto to enhance critical data processing and analytics pipelines. The role involves building infrastructure for large-scale data and collaborating with teams to meet analytics needs. Candidates should have experience with big data systems, SQL, and specific programming skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $88,000 to $128,700 annually, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision/Life insurance

Work - Life Balance

Paid volunteer time off

6 week paid sabbatical every 4 years

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relevant industry experience in big data systems, data processing and SQL databases.
• 2+ years of coding experience in Spark data frames, Spark SQL, PySpark.
• Experience with ETL workflow management tools like Airflow.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale data infrastructure for processing billions of records.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and testing automation.
• Interface with data engineers and product managers to understand needs.

Skills

Big data systems

Data processing

SQL

Spark SQL

Python programming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Spark

Hive

Snowflake

PowerBI

Looker

AWS Services (S3)

Job description

Job Requisition ID #26WD95509

Position Overview

Autodesk is looking for diverse engineering candidates to join Compliance team, a collection of systems and teams focused on detecting and exposing non-compliant users of Autodesk software. This is a key strategic initiative for the company. As a Data Engineer, you will work to rapidly improve critical data processing & analytics pipelines. You will tackle hard problems to improve the platform’s reliability, resiliency, and scalability. You will build dashboards that business stakeholders can leverage on for viewing data, performing data analysis and viewing outcomes.

We are looking for someone who thrives on autonomy and has experience driving long‑term projects to completion. You are detail and quality oriented, and excited about the prospects of having a big impact with data at Autodesk. Our tech stack includes Hive, Spark, Presto, Trino, CloudBees CI/CD, Snowflake, PowerBI, Looker and various AWS services like S3.

Responsibilities

• You will need a product‑focused mindset. It is essential for you to understand business requirements and architect systems that will scale and extend to accommodate those needs
• Work with the team to break down complex problems, document technical solutions and sequence work to make fast, iterative improvements
• Build and scale data infrastructure that powers batch and real‑time data processing of billions of records
• Automate cloud infrastructure, services, and observability
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and testing automation
• Interface with other data engineers, data scientists, product managers and all data stakeholders to understand their needs and promote best practices
• You have a growth mindset. You will identify business challenges and opportunities for improvement and solve for them using data analysis and data mining to make strategic or tactical recommendations
• You will support analytics and provide critical insights around product usage, campaign performance, funnel metrics, segmentation, conversion, and revenue growth
• You will build ad‑hoc analysis, long‑term projects, reports and dashboards to find new insights and to measure progress in key initiatives
• You will work closely with business stakeholders to understand and maintain focus on their analytical needs, including identifying critical metrics and KPIs
• You will partner with different teams within the organization to understand business needs and requirements
• You will deliver presentations that will distil complex problems into clear insights
• You will create dashboards that allow stakeholders to interact with the data and perform analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2‑3 years of relevant industry experience in big data systems, data processing and SQL databases
• 2+ years of coding experience in Spark data frames, Spark SQL, PySpark
• 2+ years of hands on programming skills, able to write modular, maintainable code, preferably Python & SQL
• Good understanding of SQL, dimensional modeling, and analytical big data warehouses like Hive and Snowflake
• Familiar with ETL workflow management tools like Airflow
• 1+ years of building reports and dashboards BI tools. Knowledge of Looker or PowerBI a plus
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools like Git and CloudBees CI/CD
• Experience in working and analyzing data on notebook solutions like Jupyter, EMR Notebooks, Apache Zeppelin
• Experience in dashboarding tools like PowerBI, Qlik and Tableau
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience

Learn More

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada‑BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $88,000 and $128,700. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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What Autodesk Has to Offer

Autodesk makes the software and tools that help people imagine, design, and make a better world. If you've ever driven a high‑performance car, admired a towering skyscraper, used a smartphone, or watched a great film, chances are you've experienced what millions of Autodesk customers are doing with their software. Autodesk offers their employees benefits like:

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision/Life
• Work - Life Balance
• Paid volunteer time off
• 6 week paid sabbatical every 4 years
• Employee Resource Groups
• A "week of rest" at year's end