Senior Data Engineer at Udacity

India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, EdTechIndustries

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science, MIS or related degrees
6+ years of experience working in the software industry, with at least 3 of which in data engineering
Solid understanding and experience practicing Agile software development methodologies such as test driven development
Good understanding in the principles of building robust data processing pipeline and track record of putting them in practice
Proven ability to trace, identify and resolve issue in data, infrastructure and code
Hands-on experience working with Apache Spark, cloud data storage and relational databases
Hands-on experience working on cloud platforms, preferably AWS
Proficiency in Python, Scala and SQL
Experience working with generative AI is desired
Experience working with US or Europe based remote teams is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Design and develop infrastructure and tools for the systems powering all of Udacity’s data, analytics and reporting
Work with analysts to generalize the data points behind their work to form multi-dimensional data stores
Building out the lakehouse for analytics, machine learning and AI use cases with strong focus on accuracy and reliability using technologies such as Spark, Airflow, dbt and Iceberg on AWS
Working with stakeholders from other departments and successfully translating their requirements to engineering solutions
Being a champion and thought leader of effective agile software development practice and producing high quality readable code in such a setting

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Apache SparkAirflowPostgresRedshiftAWSData LakeCloud NativeETLData PipelinesSQL

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Senior Data Engineer role?

The role requires 6+ years of experience working in the software industry, with at least 3 of which in data engineering.

What technologies will I be working with in this position?

You will work with technologies such as Apache Spark, Airflow, Postgres, Redshift, dbt, and Iceberg on AWS.

What is the team structure like for Udacity's Data Engineering team?

This is a global Data Team of highly talented Software Engineers, Data Analysts, and Data Scientists based primarily in India and North America.

What does Udacity's company culture emphasize in data engineering?

The team prioritizes data quality and trustworthiness, embraces proven software engineering practices for quality and productivity, promotes collective ownership of technical assets, and values flexibility for global teams while minimizing non-work hour involvement.

What education and skills make a strong candidate for this role?

Candidates need a BS or MS in Computer Science, MIS or related degrees, solid understanding and experience with Agile methodologies like test-driven development, and good understanding of building robust data processing pipelines.

Udacity

Online platform for tech skills education

About Udacity

Udacity is an online education platform that teaches tech skills such as programming, data science, and artificial intelligence through courses developed with industry leaders. The platform emphasizes hands-on learning with real-world projects and offers 24/7 mentor support to assist students. Unlike many competitors, Udacity operates on a subscription model and provides comprehensive "Nanodegree" programs, as well as corporate training solutions. The goal is to deliver practical education that helps individuals advance their careers and enables companies to upskill their employees.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$155.6MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees