Senior Staff Data Engineer - Data & AI Platform

Levi Strauss (India) Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 550,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive health check-up for you & a

OPD coverage

Best-in-class leave plan

Mental well-being counselling

Levi’s product discount

Job summary

Levi Strauss (India) Private Limited is seeking a Senior Staff Data Engineer to join the Data & AI Platform Engineering team in Bengaluru. You will design scalable data systems and lead the development of AI-powered data assistants for enterprise analytics.

You will work with data scientists, analysts, and product managers to build a robust semantic layer, optimize data pipelines, and mentor junior engineers while shaping the future of data-driven decision making at Levi's.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 9+ years of data engineering experience building large-scale data solutions.
• Experience architecting distributed backend systems in a cloud environment (GCP preferred).
• Strong data modeling, data architecture, and modern data pipelines/warehouses knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with agentic AI systems, LLMs, and MLOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backends for analytics and AI-powered data assistants.
• Lead development of AI Data Assistants with intuitive interfaces for business users.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging AI/ML technologies and implement data pipelines.
• Build semantic and context layers for data consistency and accessibility.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud architecture (GCP)

Data modeling

ETL/ELT design

Semantic search

MLOps / A.I.

Mentoring

Communication

Vector databases

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

ADK

LLMs

Semantic tooling

Job description

Staff Data Engineer, Data & AI Job Location: Bangalore, India

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future. We're looking for a n innovative Staff Data Engineer to join our Levi's Data & AI Platform Engineering team to help in building the next generation of our enterprise-wide analytics and data assistant platforms. This is a unique opportunity to architect and build the "brain" that will power our company's decisions, from the design of our iconic jeans to the optimization of our global supply chain. You will be at the forefront of building cutting-edge agentic AI systems that will democratize data and empower our employees with intelligent, conversational insights.

About the Job

• Design and build robust, scalable, and highly available backend systems that serve as the foundation for our enterprise-wide analytics and AI-powered data assistants.
• Spearhead the development of our AI Data Assistants, creating intuitive, conversational interfaces for our business users.
• Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies in AI, machine learning, and agent-based systems (e.g., ADK, A2A).
• Engineer sophisticated data pipelines and data products from the ground up, catering to both traditional analytics and the nuanced needs of our advanced AI assistants.
• Build semantic search capabilities to unlock insights from our data warehouse, dashboards, and KPIs, and develop advanced root cause analysis and explainability features.
• Design, build, and manage a robust semantic (and context) layer, ensuring data is consistent, reliable, understandable and easily accessible for a variety of use cases.
• Work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, partnering with world-class data scientists, analysts, and product managers to bring our vision to life and solve some of the most challenging problems in the retail industry.
• Guide and mentor a talented team of junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence as you deliver transformative capabilities.

About You

• A master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience as a Data Engineer with a proven track record of building and managing large-scale data solutions and data products.
• Proven experience in architecting and building large-scale, distributed backend systems in a cloud environment (preferably GCP).
• Deep expertise in data modeling, data architecture, and the design of modern data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and data warehouses.
• Hands‑on experience building and deploying agentic AI systems, leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), and related MLOps technologies.
• A strong background in semantic search, vector databases, and modern information retrieval techniques.
• A track record of technical leadership, including mentoring junior engineers and driving complex projects to completion.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• A passion for innovation and a desire to push the boundaries of what's possible with data and AI.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in a retail or e-commerce environment.
• Previous experience with Conversational Analytics platforms and building data agents is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with agent development frameworks (e.g., Agent Development Kit - ADK) is a significant advantage.

Benefits

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.

• Complimentary preventive health check‑up for you & your spouse
• OPD coverage
• Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
• Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well‑being
• Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi’s products

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

LOCATION Bengaluru, India

FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

Experience Level Senior Level