Data Engineer I at Tempus

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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$70,000 – $90,000Compensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, or related field
2+ years of experience developing and maintaining data pipelines in cloud environments
Strong SQL and Python skills for large-scale data analysis and engineering
Experience working with business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions
Good communication and organization skills
Nice to Have
Experience with GCP, including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Datastream, and Pub/Sub
Experience with orchestration tools (Airflow) and data modeling tools (dbt)
Familiarity with BI/visualization platforms (Looker) and APIs/SaaS integrations
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing for data workflows

Responsibilities

Build, maintain and scale data pipelines and models that power analytics, reporting, and self-service exploration
Collaborate with BI engineers, product managers, and engineering teams to translate business needs into reliable data solutions
Support data governance, including data quality monitoring and audits
Contribute to the evolution of the BI data platform by applying best practices in data modeling, orchestration, and governance
Investigate and resolve complex data issues in partnership with cross-function teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SQLPythonGCPBigQueryAirflowdbtLookerCloud StorageDatastreamPub/Sub

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Data Engineer I position?

For the role performed from Illinois, the expected salary range is $70,000-90,000, which may vary for other locations like California, Colorado, or New York, and actual salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This is a hybrid role, as indicated by the #LI-Hybrid tag.

What skills are required for this Data Engineer role?

Required skills include a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 2+ years of experience developing and maintaining data pipelines in cloud environments, strong SQL and Python skills, and experience working with business stakeholders.

What benefits does Tempus offer?

Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.

What makes a strong candidate for this Data Engineer I role?

Strong candidates will have the required qualifications plus nice-to-have experience with GCP (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, etc.), orchestration tools like Airflow, data modeling with dbt, BI platforms like Looker, and CI/CD pipelines.

Tempus

AI-driven healthcare data analysis platform

About Tempus

Tempus focuses on enhancing patient outcomes through the use of data and artificial intelligence in healthcare. The company offers a platform that analyzes medical data to provide insights for physicians, helping them make better treatment decisions. This platform also aids pharmaceutical and biotech companies in drug development by identifying new targets and assessing treatment effectiveness. For patients, Tempus identifies personalized therapy options, particularly in cancer care, where their research has shown increased opportunities for tailored treatments. They have developed a pan-cancer organoid platform and a liquid biopsy assay for profiling circulating tumor DNA. Tempus generates revenue by charging healthcare providers and companies for access to their platform and insights, setting them apart from competitors by their focus on personalized medicine and extensive cancer research.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$894.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

AI & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees