Analytics Data Engineer, Applied Engineering

$245,000 - $385,000/Yr

Openai - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Engineer role at OpenAI involves leading the design and management of data pipelines and core tables essential for powering analyses, safety systems, and product growth. This position is crucial for ensuring that data is integrated seamlessly into the data warehouse, supporting various teams across the organization. The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers and other departments to create impactful data solutions while maintaining data security and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and manage data pipelines for seamless integration of user event data into the data warehouse.
• Develop canonical datasets to track key product metrics including user growth, engagement, and revenue.
• Collaborate with teams such as Infrastructure, Data Science, Product, Marketing, Finance, and Research to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
• Implement robust and fault-tolerant systems for data ingestion and processing.
• Participate in data architecture and engineering decisions, leveraging strong experience and knowledge.
• Ensure the security, integrity, and compliance of data according to industry and company standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a data engineer and 8+ years of any software engineering experience (including data engineering).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used within Data Engineering, such as Python, Scala, or Java.
• Experience with distributed processing technologies and frameworks, such as Hadoop, Flink, and distributed storage systems (e.g., HDFS, S3).
• Expertise with ETL schedulers such as Airflow, Dagster, Prefect, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Spark and ability to write, debug, and optimize Spark code.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Mental health and wellness support
• 401(k) plan with 50% matching
• Unlimited time off and 13 company holidays per year
• Paid parental leave (24 weeks) and family-planning support
• Annual learning & development stipend ($1,500 per year)