AI Data Engineer

Quantum Technologies LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC seeks an experienced AI Data Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize AI-powered data platforms in Chicago. You will work with Snowflake Cortex AI, CoCO, CoCO Desktop, and modern data tooling to build scalable ELT/ETL, RAG, and agentic AI workflows.

You will lead architecture reviews, PoCs, and production deployments, ensuring robust data governance, security, and high-performance analytics across cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Data Platforms.
• Deep expertise in Snowflake architecture, security, governance, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake Cortex AI, CoCO, CoCO Desktop, Snowpark, and AI/ML integration patterns.
• Experience building LLM, RAG, vector search, and agentic AI solutions.
• Strong SQL and Python programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-powered data solutions using Snowflake Cortex AI, CoCO, and CoCO Desktop.
• Develop and deploy RAG applications, agentic workflows, semantic layers, and enterprise AI applications.
• Architect scalable data platforms using Snowflake, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, dbt, and cloud-native services.
• Build robust ELT/ETL pipelines and real-time data integrations.
• Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, PoCs, and production deployments.
• Develop reusable accelerators and establish engineering best practices.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data engineering

Tools

Snowflake Cortex AI

CoCO

CoCO Desktop

Snowpark

Airflow

dbt

Spark

Kafka

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: AI Data Engineer
Location: Chicago,IL
Duration: 8 Months + Extension
Bill Rate: $85/hour (C2C)
Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly technical and customer-focused AI Data Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI-powered data solutions using Snowflake Cortex AI, Coco, and Coco Desktop. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Snowflake architecture, modern data engineering platforms, LLMs, RAG, vector search, and agentic AI workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement AI-powered data solutions using Snowflake Cortex AI, CoCO, and CoCO Desktop.
• Develop and deploy RAG applications, agentic workflows, semantic layers, and enterprise AI applications.
• Architect scalable data platforms using Snowflake, Kafka, Spark, Airflow, dbt, and cloud-native services.
• Build robust ELT/ETL pipelines and real-time data integrations.
• Lead technical workshops, architecture reviews, Proof of Concepts (PoCs), and production deployments.
• Develop reusable accelerators and establish engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Data Platforms.
• Deep expertise in Snowflake architecture, security, governance, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake Cortex AI, CoCO, CoCO Desktop, Snowpark, and AI/ML integration patterns.
• Experience building LLM, RAG, vector search, and agentic AI solutions.
• Strong SQL and Python programming skills.
• Experience with Airflow, dbt, Spark, Kafka, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong customer-facing communication and solution architecture skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Snowflake certifications (Architect, Data Engineer, or AI specialization).
• Experience with Streamlit, Dynamic Tables, Snowpipe, and Snowflake Native Apps.
• Experience integrating OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or open-source models.
• Knowledge of enterprise security, governance, privacy, and compliance frameworks.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.