Senior AI Data Engineer: LLM-Driven Data Pipelines

Altimetrik; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Altimetrik in New York City seeks a Senior AI Data Engineer to design and implement scalable data pipelines, AI-enabled applications, and data-driven insights in a hybrid work environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust data solutions and continuously improve data platforms.

The role emphasizes Python development, cloud-native deployments with Kubernetes, data architectures, and integrating LLMs into production systems to power analytics

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python application development.
• Experience with agentic AI, LLM orchestration, RAG, or tool-using agents.
• Experience with frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, LlamaIndex, or similar technologies.
• Experience with vector databases and retrieval pipelines.
• Experience integrating LLMs with enterprise data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Strong experience in Python application development.
• Experience with cloud platforms and Kubernetes-based application/pipeline deployment.
• Strong hands-on experience building production-grade data pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data processing, ETL/ELT, and data integration.
• Experience working with databases, data warehouses, and/or modern data platforms.
• Experience building data-facing applications or applications that interact directly with data and analytics platforms.
• Hands-on experience developing LLM-powered applications.
• Understanding of AI agent/harness engineering patterns and LLM application architecture.
• Experience working with APIs, databases, data platforms, and enterprise data sources.
• Cloud development experience with Kubernetes-based deployment.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals including Git, testing, CI/CD, and production deployment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership from requirements through delivery.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Skills

Python

LLM orchestration

Data pipelines

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Testing

Job description

Altimetrik in New York City seeks a Senior AI Data Engineer to design and implement scalable data pipelines, AI-enabled applications, and data-driven insights in a hybrid work environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust data solutions and continuously improve data platforms.

The role emphasizes Python development, cloud-native deployments with Kubernetes, data architectures, and integrating LLMs into production systems to power analytics