Data Engineer

Kyndryl Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning and certification programs

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. seeks an AI Data Engineer to design high-performance data infrastructure powering autonomous systems. You will build real-time pipelines for RAG, manage vector databases for fast retrieval, and create semantic layers and guardrails to ensure data quality and privacy.

Responsibilities include production-ready data pipelines, knowledge graphs, and scalable data transformations, with a focus on reliability and governance across complex enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Expertise in data mining, storage and ETL processes.
• Experience building data pipelines and tooling (Glue/Databricks/Synapse/Dataproc).
• Working with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, DB2, MongoDB).
• Strong problem solving, analytical and communications skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Architect real-time data infrastructure for agentic AI.
• Design and scale RAG pipelines with vector embeddings.
• Build semantic layers and knowledge graphs for context.
• Develop automated data guardrails to protect data quality and privacy.
• Create CI/CD pipelines for data infrastructure production.

Skills

Data mining

Data storage

ETL

Data pipelines

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Open Certified Technical Specialist – Data Engineering

AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty

Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer

Azure Data Engineer Associate

Tools

Glue

Databricks

Synapse

Dataproc

PostgreSQL

DB2

MongoDB

Pinecone

Milvus

Weaviate

GitHub

Visual Studio

Job description

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Your role As an AI Data Engineer at Kyndryl, you’ll be the architect behind the high-performance data infrastructure that powers our autonomous systems. We aren't just moving tables; we’re building the real-time pipelines that allow agentic AI to reason over the world’s most complex enterprise environments. Join Kyndryl and gain the trust, autonomy and teamwork to help define what comes next.

What You Will Do

• Orchestrate Intelligence
  • Architect for RAG: You’ll design and scale the pipelines for Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), transforming massive volumes of unstructured IT logs and documentation into optimized Vector Embeddings.
  • Scale vector infrastructure: You will be responsible for the health and performance of our vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, or Weaviate), ensuring sub-second retrieval speeds for agentic reasoning loops.
• Master Data Transformation
  • Engineer semantic layers: Move beyond simple ETL to build knowledge graphs and semantic layers that provide agents with the necessary context to navigate complex infrastructure puzzles.
  • Automate data excellence: Using a keen eye for detail, you’ll build automated data guardrails to detect noise, bias, or PII (Personally Identifiable Information) before it reaches the model, ensuring our AI remains safe and impactful.
• Own the Backbone
  • Solve meaningful challenges: Serve as the bridge between raw, messy data sources and deep technical AI work, identifying and resolving quality issues at the source.
  • Progress to production: With a well-defined methodology and software engineering prowess, you will build, deploy, and maintain the CI/CD pipelines for our data infrastructure, ensuring that our context window remains fresh and reliable.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

Why Kyndryl: We’re a purpose-driven company committed to innovation and empowering our people. Here, your work contributes to meaningful outcomes for clients and communities.

Your Future at Kyndryl Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career. We have opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to provide it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in your work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Required Skills and Experience

• Expertise in data mining, data storage and Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) processes
• Experience in data pipelines development and tooling, e.g., Glue, Databricks, Synapse, or Dataproc
• Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, PostgreSQL, DB2, MongoDB
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues, to derive and translate technical requirements from business needs

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working as a Data Engineer and/or in cloud modernization
• Experience in Data Modelling, to create conceptual model of how data is connected and how it will be used in business processes
• Professional certification, e.g. Open Certified Technical Specialist with Data Engineering Specialization
• Cloud platform certification, e.g. AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, Elastic Certified Engineer, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Understanding of social coding and Integrated Development Environments, e.g. GitHub and Visual Studio
• Degree in a scientific discipline, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $63,360 to $114,120based on a full-time schedule.

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.

Applicable Compensation Range for Work Locations

• California (San Francisco Bay Area): $76,080 to $137,040
• California (All Other): $69,720 to $125,640
• Colorado: $63,360 to $114,120
• Massachusetts $63,360 to $125,640
• New York City: $76,080 to $137,040
• Washington: $69,720 to $125,640
• Washington DC:$69,720 to $125,640

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.

Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Diversity and Inclusion

Being You Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handy: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

At Kyndryl, we achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose. Beginning with the purpose that matters to you. Because here, you will be part of a culture designed with purpose. One that is restless, empathetic and devoted. Where we are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live. All of you is what we want. And what we need. Join us, and together, we can advance the vital systems that power human progress.