Data Engineer II

Cox; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is hiring a Data Engineer II in the United States. This hybrid role focuses on designing and building scalable data pipelines, data models, and warehouse solutions to enable analytics and AI-driven insights.

You will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, data-driven products and continuously improve the data platform. You will operate with substantial independence, using cloud technologies and modern tooling to optimize data delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related technical field, and 2+ years of data/analytics engineering experience.
• Experience supporting data warehouse or data-focused projects involving ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, including extraction, transformation, cleansing, mapping, and migration.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting production data pipelines and data integration solutions.
• Experience writing and optimizing SQL for data transformation and analytics workloads.
• Experience working with cloud-based data, analytics, or software platforms.
• Experience using source control and collaborative software development practices.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Availability for rotational on-call duties outside business hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable data pipelines and integration solutions for analytics and reporting.
• Build and enhance enterprise data models and warehouse solutions to support self-service analytics and AI use cases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, analysts, and engineers to translate business requirements into reliable data products.
• Improve platform performance, reliability, and observability through optimization and automation.
• Lead problem-solving, including root-cause analysis and resolution of complex data issues.
• Contribute to engineering excellence through code reviews, architecture discussions, and documentation.
• Mentor other engineers and evaluate new technologies to improve data delivery capabilities.

Skills

SQL

Data pipelines

ETL processes

Cloud platforms

Python scripting

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Microsoft Fabric

Azure

AWS

PowerShell

Git

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Data Engineer II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remote part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $89,400.00 - $134,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Job Description

Our Data & Analytics team partners closely with business stakeholders to deliver trusted data, analytics, and insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. We design, build, and maintain a modern cloud-based data platform that serves as the foundation for reporting, analytics, data products, and AI-driven solutions across our business.

As a Data Engineer II, you will play a key role in advancing our data ecosystem by designing, building, and optimizing scalable data solutions that transform raw data into trusted, analytics-ready assets. You will partner with engineers, analysts, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver data products that drive business outcomes while helping evolve our data platform and engineering practices.

In this role, you will operate with a high degree of independence, owning solutions from design through implementation and support. You'll leverage modern cloud technologies, AI-assisted development tools, and engineering best practices to improve how data is delivered, governed, and consumed across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver scalable data pipelines and integration solutions that provide trusted, accessible data for analytics, reporting, and business decision-making.
• Build and enhance enterprise data models and warehouse solutions that support reporting, self-service analytics, and emerging AI use cases.
• Partner with business stakeholders, analysts, and technical teams to transform business requirements into reliable, maintainable data products.
• Improve platform performance, reliability, observability, and operational efficiency through continuous optimization and automation.
• Lead technical problem-solving efforts, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of complex data issues.
• Contribute to engineering excellence through code reviews, technical design discussions, documentation, and adoption of best practices.
• Mentor and support other engineers while helping evaluate new technologies and approaches that improve data delivery capabilities.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Analytics, or a related technical field, and 2+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, analytics engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience supporting data warehouse or data-focused projects involving ETL (Extract, Transform, and Load) processes, including data extraction, transformation, cleansing, mapping, and migration activities.
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting production data pipelines and data integration solutions.
• Experience writing and optimizing SQL for data transformation, integration, and analytics workloads.
• Experience working with cloud-based data, analytics, or software platforms.
• Experience using source control and collaborative software development practices.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
• Availability for rotational on-call duties outside of standard business hours may be required.

Preferred

• Experience with modern data warehousing, dimensional modeling, Data Vault, or similar data architecture methodologies.
• Experience with Snowflake, dbt, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, AWS, or related cloud data technologies.
• Experience developing data products, semantic models, or self-service analytics solutions.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, or similar scripting and automation technologies.
• Relevant certifications in Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Microsoft Fabric, or related technologies.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.