We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain the data foundation behind our next-generation AI agent platform. You’ll work closely with AI/ML teams to power training, inference, and continuous learning through highly scalable data pipelines and cloud-native architectures. If you’re passionate about data infrastructure, performance optimization, and driving data quality at scale, we want to hear from you. Start date : ASAP Contract type : Contractor - Indefinite Work hours : Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 4.30 pm PST - 100% Remote Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to support AI agent training and inference. Integrate data from diverse sources (APIs, databases, real-time streams). Design high-performance data models using PostgreSQL and Snowflake. Optimize SQL queries for large datasets and data warehouse workloads. Implement data validation, cleansing, and monitoring workflows. Automate data engineering tasks and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and product teams to align data with business needs. Document processes, pipelines, and infrastructure decisions clearly. What You Need to Succeed Must-haves 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Data Infrastructure roles. Strong command of: ETL frameworks: Airflow, DBT, Spark Databases: PostgreSQL, Snowflake Cloud & DevOps: AWS (S3, EC2), Linux, Docker CI/CD: GitHub, Jenkins or similar Programming: Python (data-focused scripting) Deep knowledge of SQL performance tuning, data warehousing, and data quality practices. Experience with data security and managing large-scale database environments. Comfortable working in cross-functional teams and agile environments. Nice-to-haves Experience with AWS RDS, MWAA, Lambda. Familiarity with vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines. Exposure to prompt engineering, LLM workflows, or AI/ML data operations. Data Engineering certification (GCP, AWS, or equivalent). Here’s what to expect from our candidate-friendly interview process: Initial Interview – 60 minutes with our Talent Acquisition Specialist Culture Fit – 30 minutes with our Team Engagement Manager Final Stage – 60 minutes with the Hiring Manager (Technical Interview) Why Join Launchpad? We believe that great work starts with great people. At Launchpad, we offer: Fully remote work with hardware provided Global team experience with clients in [regions] Training and learning stipends ️ A culture that values autonomy, purpose, and human connection Join us and help shape the future of intelligent systems—one data pipeline at a time. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Launchpad Technologies? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Apply for this job * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone Resume/CV * Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf LinkedIn Profile * What is your current country of residence? * Select... Please, share your monthly NET salary expectations in USD. * What is your english level?Your english level will be evaluated during the first interview. * Select... Please select one of the options based on the following definitions. None: you may know a few words, but can’t form sentences or carry on a conversation. Basic: you can form basic sentences, including asking and answering simple questions. Intermediate: you can handle basic work commands and social phrases, but still need help with more extensive conversations. You can only operate independently in basic conversations. Advanced: you can have advanced discussions on a wide range of topics about personal life, current events, and technical topics. You may still have a minor accent and may occasionally misspeak or make minor mistakes. Your vocabulary is extensive and can carry on conversations with ease. Bilingual: you have been raised speaking the language as your native tongue or have been speaking it for so long that you are completely fluent. You have little or no accent." How many years of experience do you have in a similar role? * Select... #J-18808-Ljbffr