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# Senior Data Engineer

- **Company:** Waymo LLC
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $204,000.0 - $259,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Adaptable Database Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Distributed Computing Environment, Apache Hadoop, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Core Data, Google Bigquery, Apache Kafka, Physical Data Models
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/85695907/1

## About the Role

* 6+ years of professional experience in data engineering or a related field
 * Proven track record of building complex data engineering projects architectures from conception to deployment
 * Experiences of designing and implementing data warehousing or data lake solutions like Google BigQuery and Snowflake, optimizing them for complex analytical queries and reporting
 * Deep knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
 * Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data models, data quality frameworks, and data governance practices
 * Proficient in SQL. Familiar with at least one of languages in Python, C++, or Java

We prefer:

 * Familiarity with distributed processing frameworks and tools like Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka, handling massive datasets for real-time or batch analytics
 * Deep understanding of data privacy, security, quality, correctness, and efficiency tradeoffs
 * Proven track record of driving collaboration effectively across organizational boundaries, building multi-dimensional stakeholder relationships, and importing and exporting ideas to achieve broad organizational goals
 * Experience in leading projects and driving collaborating with cross-functional teams.

## Description

* Translate business requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
 * Define core data concepts for Waymo commercialization and implement models in the database.
 * Design, build, and maintain data warehouse and pipeline solutions. Bring in and transform raw data that can be easily used to generate reports and insights for Waymo's commercialization tracking and optimization.
 * Ensure proper handling of PII and ACL. Implement a data quality framework, and maintain documentation.
 * Be highly collaborative and work closely with data producers and data consumers across Waymo to understand the data needs, provide consultation, and align data solutions.


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