Staff Analytics and Data Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative joint venture is seeking a talented Analytics and Data Engineer to join their Core Data Team. In this exciting role, you will design and implement scalable Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) pipelines, develop SQL and Python-based transformation logic, and ensure the data infrastructure supports seamless interaction across the company. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with passionate engineers, and contribute to high-impact projects that drive real-world impact in the automotive industry. If you are passionate about data and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Data Engineering and Analytics.
• Strong expertise in SQL and Python for data transformation.
• Experience with BI tools and data quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable ELT pipelines for actionable insights.
• Collaborate with teams to identify data needs and implement best practices.
• Champion data quality through validation processes and monitoring.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Engineering

Data Analytics

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or PhD

Tools

Tableau

Looker

Microsoft Power BI

Fivetran

dbt

Databricks

Snowflake

BigQuery

Airflow

Job description

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

R | V Tech’s Core Data Team is searching for a talented Analytics and Data Engineer or a Senior Analytics and Data Engineer to design and implement scalable Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) pipelines, develop SQL and Python-based transformation logic, and ensure our data infrastructure supports seamless interaction with data across the company.

In this role, the Analytics and Data Engineer will set the standard for R | V Tech’s Data Engineering best practices while also contributing to high-impact projects and enabling teams to leverage data effortlessly.

This joint venture is experiencing significant growth, and this role will focus on selecting and building patterns that enable us to scale efficiently while maintaining high standards of data quality and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) pipelines and workflows that transform raw data into actionable insights.
• Develop and optimize SQL and Python-based transformation code to process and curate data for analytics and reporting.
• Architect data models and schemas that enable self-service analytics and ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs, create reusable data patterns, and implement best practices.
• Monitor and improve the performance and reliability of data pipelines, platform and infrastructure.
• Champion data quality through validation processes, monitoring frameworks, and automated testing.
• Partner with platform engineers to integrate new tools, technologies, and frameworks into the data ecosystem.
• Act as a mentor and thought leader for the data engineering community within the organization.
• Streamline tools and processes, mature existing patterns, and establish new patterns as needed scale gracefully across ingestion, governance and analytics to allow the organization to scale gracefully.

Why Join the Core Data Team?

• Real-World Impact: See your ideas drive real-world impact across some of the world’s most recognized car brands.
• New Challenges: From zonal architecture to in-vehicle intelligence, work on cutting-edge technologies and challenging technical problems to define what’s next for the automotive experience.
• Engineering-Led: Thrive in an Engineering-Centric Culture that embraces first principles thinking to build scalable solutions.
• Highly Collaborative: Collaborate with teams of talented passionate Engineers and who believe the best work comes from bringing bold and diverse thinkers together.
• Opportunities: Professional Development, Career Advancement, and Tuition Reimbursement.
• Benefits: Health, Well-Being, Financial, and LGBTQIA2+ Benefits start on Day 1.
• Time Away from Work: We’re passionate about creating a better way to explore the world, which includes a variety of ways to give Employees the time they need to rest, recharge, and go exploring.
• Cultivating Inclusion and Belonging: Read our 2024 Impact Report to learn more about our beliefs that inclusivity and equity are essential for meaningful and lasting social and environmental solutions.
• You might be a great fit if you also happen to be a fan of Data, Food, and Pets.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Office Location Requirement: Ability to work from R | V Tech’s Yaletown Office at least three days per week is required for this role.
  • Work From Home: Ability to work from home two days a week is supported as well.
  • On-Call: Participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including occasional weekends, late nights, and holidays, to resolve critical production issues is also required.
  • Education: At least a Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role.
  • Experience: At least 2 years of professional experience is needed for this role.
  • Data Engineering and Data Analytics
  • Building and Managing data platforms.
  • BI and Analytics tools like Tableau, Looker, and Microsoft Power BI, along with their integration into data platforms.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential to excel in this role as our Core Data Team partners with and supports colleagues across the business with varying levels of technical expertise.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for creating efficient, maintainable, and scalable data systems.
  • Expertise in SQL and Python for data transformation and pipeline development.
  • Programming languages for data manipulation, analysis, and visualization.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a similar discipline is highly preferred.
• Master's Degree or PhD is highly preferred but not required.
• Strong experience with Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) patterns and modern data stack tools such as fivetran, dbt, Databricks (preferred), Snowflake, BigQuery is highly desirable.
• Experience with any data quality, data security and monitoring initiatives is preferred.
• Experience with orchestration tools like Airflow or similar is also preferred.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $121,500 - $151,900 USD
Actual Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and their children up to age 26.Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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