Data Platform Engineering II

CME Group Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

CME Group Inc. is seeking a Platform Engineer II for Data Platform Engineering in Chicago. This hybrid role requires two days on site and focuses on building AI data agents that leverage the company’s knowledge catalog, knowledge graph, and analytics stack.

You will create modular agent skills, design evaluation processes, and integrate intelligent tooling with BigQuery and enterprise pipelines, collaborating with data engineers to expand governance and semantic models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS or related field with 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and Java.
• Hands-on experience with AI agents using Google ADK and LangChain.
• Experience developing Agent Skills and Agent Evals.
• Experience using Claude, Anti Gravity, GitHub Copilot in the software lifecycle.
• Familiarity with knowledge graphs, enterprise data catalogs, semantic data models, and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy AI data agents to query and navigate the enterprise knowledge graph, data catalogs, and analytics systems.
• Develop modular Agent Skills to perform data retrieval, transformation, and analytics tasks.
• Create Agent Evals to test reliability, accuracy, and factual consistency of outputs.
• Build intelligent integrations with unified data pipelines and BigQuery ecosystems.
• Collaborate with data engineers to ingest and expand the enterprise knowledge catalog and knowledge graph.

Skills

Python

Java

Google ADK

LangChain

Agent Skills

Agent Evals

Claude

Anti Gravity

GitHub Copilot

Knowledge graphs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

BigQuery

Kubernetes

Job description

## Data Platform Engineering IIApply: Chicago - 20 S. Wacker: Full time: Posted Today: 33968**Platform Engineer II – Data Platform Engineering** **This is a hybrid role, 2 days on site in our Chicago office.****We are looking for local candidates in the Chicago area only.** **About the Team**The Data Platform team builds and maintains the organization's enterprise knowledge catalog, knowledge graph, and unified data pipelines. We provide reusable data pipeline tooling for the enterprise and manage the entire BigQuery and analytics ecosystem. We focus on data accessibility, semantic connectivity, and automation to improve how data is discovered, processed, and utilized across the company. **The Role**You will build AI data agents that interact with our enterprise knowledge catalog, knowledge graph, and extensive analytics infrastructure. This role is responsible for automating complex data workflows, contributing to intelligent data pipeline tooling, and building scalable integrations that bridge our AI capabilities with our core data platforms. **What You’ll Get*** A supportive environment fostering career progression, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture.* Broad exposure to CME's diverse products, asset classes, and cross-functional teams.* A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Explore our full range of benefits **What You’ll Do*** **Agent Development:** Design, build, and deploy AI data agents to query and navigate the enterprise knowledge graph, data catalogs, and analytics systems.* **Skill Creation:** Develop modular Agent Skills to execute data retrieval, transformation, and analytical tasks.* **Agent Evaluation:** Design and implement Agent Evals to test the reliability, accuracy, and factual consistency of agent outputs.* **Data Pipeline & Analytics Integration:** Build intelligent integrations and reusable tooling that interface with our unified data pipelines and BigQuery ecosystems.* **Knowledge Integration:** Collaborate with data engineers to ingest, curate, and expand the enterprise knowledge catalog and knowledge graph.* **Tool Utilization:** Leverage Coding Agent tools (Claude, Anti Gravity, and GitHub Copilot) to accelerate technical delivery and code generation.**What You’ll Bring*** **Academic Foundation** of a Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline) accompanied by 2+ years of relevant hands-on engineering experience.* **Programming Languages:** Strong proficiency in **Python** and **Java**.* **AI Frameworks:** Hands-on experience building AI agents using **Google ADK** and **LangChain**.* **Agent Tooling:** Direct experience developing Agent Skills and building **Agent Evals**.* **AI Assistants:** Experience utilizing Coding Agent tools (**Claude, Anti Gravity, GitHub Copilot**) in the software development lifecycle.* **Execution:** Ability to work proactively in a team environment and meet delivery timelines. **Preferred Qualifications:*** **Data Systems:** Experience working with knowledge graphs, enterprise data catalogs, semantic data models, and data pipelines.* **Primary Cloud & Analytics:** Hands-on experience with **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)** and deep knowledge of **BigQuery**.* **GitOps & Orchestration:** Experience with **GitOps** practices and deploying applications to **Kubernetes**.* **Foundational Models:** Experience working with **Gemini models, Anthropic models,** or **GPT models**.* **Multi-Cloud:** Experience with other major cloud providers (**AWS** or **Azure**).#LI-DS2 #LI-HybridCME Group is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package for our employees that recognizes their contributions to the business and reflects our long-term investment in their future. The pay range for this role is $93,900-$156,500. Actual salary offered will be dependent on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skills, education and comparison to internal employees (where relevant). Our compensation program also includes an annual target bonus opportunity for all employees, as well as the opportunity to become an owner in the company through our broad-based equity program. Through our benefits program, we strive to offer flexibility, value and choice. From comprehensive health coverage, to a retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan, to highly competitive education reimbursement provisions, paid time off and a mental health benefit, CME Group offers a holistic benefits package for our team and their dependents.