Looking for Senior Data Engineer

Posted last week

Worldwide

Summary

Data Engineer (AI/ML Exposure) | Long-Term | US Hours We’re looking for a strong Data Engineer to join us long-term. The focus is building reliable data pipelines and supporting AI/ML-driven features like LLM workflows and RAG systems. What you’ll do Build and maintain scalable data pipelines (batch + streaming) Work with large datasets and data transformations Support AI/ML data workflows (RAG, embeddings, feature pipelines) Improve data quality, performance, and reliability Integrate APIs and data services Requirements 5+ years in data engineering or similar roles Strong Python and SQL Experience with data pipelines in production Familiar with cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure) Able to work 6+ hours overlapping US time zone Good English communication Nice to have Experience with LLMs / GenAI / RAG Spark, Airflow, Kafka, Databricks Data warehousing / modeling Power BI or Tableau Experience with ML pipelines or deployment Details Long-term role Fully remote US timezone overlap required To apply, include: Relevant experience Tools you’ve used AI/ML exposure (if any) Availability (US hours) English Level

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $15.00

    -

    $25.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

Contract-to-hire opportunity

This lets talent know that this job could become full time.
Learn more
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
ETL Pipeline
Python
JavaScript
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Hires:
    1
  • Interviewing:
    22
  • Invites sent:
    0
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since May 6, 2026
  • USA
    Chicago10:18 PM
  • $1.5K total spent
    4 hires, 2 active
  • 72 hours

Explore similar jobs on Upwork

Database University AssignmentsHourly‐ Posted 9 months ago
SQL
Database
Microsoft Excel
Database Design
Database Management
SQL Server Integration Services
Excel Macros
Excel Formula
Microsoft Power BI
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot
Power Query
Data Entry
Data Cleaning
Data Analytics
Data Extraction
SAP HANA
SAP
ABAP
SAP ERP
SAP BASIS
SAP Business Warehouse
SAP BusinessOne
SAP SD
SAP FI

How it works

  • Post a job icon
    Create your free profile
    Highlight your skills and experience, show your portfolio, and set your ideal pay rate.
  • Talent comes to you icon
    Work the way you want
    Apply for jobs, create easy-to-by projects, or access exclusive opportunities that come to you.
  • Payment simplified icon
    Get paid securely
    From contract to payment, we help you work safely and get paid securely.
Want to get started? Create a profile

About Upwork

  • Rating is 4.9 out of 5.
    4.9/5
    (Average rating of clients by professionals)
  • G2 2021
    #1 freelance platform
  • 49,000+
    Signed contract every week
  • $2.3B
    Freelancers earned on Upwork in 2020

Find the best freelance jobs

Growing your career is as easy as creating a free profile and finding work like this that fits your skills.

Trusted by

  • Microsoft Logo
  • Airbnb Logo
  • Bissell Logo
  • GoDaddy Logo