Data Engineer

Nissan Motor Corporation; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nissan in Franklin, Tennessee is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines for analytics and AI workloads. The role requires 6+ years in data engineering, strong SQL/Python skills, and hands-on experience with Snowflake, Databricks, and data modeling.

A hybrid work arrangement and Bachelor’s degree are expected. You will ingest data from multiple sources, transform for BI, monitor pipelines, and collaborate with Data Scientists and BI teams while supporting MLOps and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field plus 6 years of data engineering experience.
• Advanced SQL and proficiency in Python for data manipulation and analytics.
• Hands-on experience with data models, database design, and data sets.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines (batch and streaming).
• Ingest data from multiple source systems.
• Transform and optimize data for analytics and BI.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance.
• Implement data pipeline monitoring and alerting.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and BI teams.
• Support MLOps and analytics workloads.
• Document AI for extracting answers and parsing documents.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

SQL data modeling

Database design

Data sets

Streaming

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

BigQuery

Redshift

Airflow

ADF

dbt

Job description

Location: Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Hybrid

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Data Engineer to join our team in Franklin, TN.

A Day in the Life: the responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role.

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines (batch and streaming).
• Ingest data from multiple source systems.
• Transform and optimize data for analytics and BI.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance.
• Implement data pipeline monitoring and alerting.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and BI teams.
• Support MLOps and analytics workloads.
• Document AI for extracting answers, parsing documents, and summarizing unstructured files.
• Cortex Search & Knowledge Extensions for retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG).
• Cortex Agents & Analyst for conversational analytics and autonomous workflows.

Typical Deliverables:

• Data ingestion and transformation pipelines.
• Curated datasets / data marts.
• Automated workflows and jobs.
• Monitoring and logging for pipelines.
• Documentation of data flows.

KPIs:

• DevOps and CI/CD principles.
• Pipeline reliability and uptime.
• Data freshness / latency.
• Data quality error rates.
• Cost efficiency of data processing.

Who We’re Looking For

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field plus 6 years of experience in data engineering.
• Advanced SQL skills and proficiency in Python and Snowflake.
• Hands‑on experience with creating data models, database design, and data sets required.
• Experience with data platforms including Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, and/or Redshift.
• Experience with ETL/ELT tools including ADF, Airflow, and/or dbt.
• Experience with streaming technologies including Kafka, Event Hubs, etc.

Desired:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• Automotive industry experience.
• Excellent negotiation and cross‑functional skills to effectively balance priorities from various functional groups.
• Strong analytical, presentation and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with AWS and other cloud platforms.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross‑departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you’ll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards:

Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa

Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market‑driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America