Data Engineer, PXT Central Science

About the role

As a Data Engineer on the PXTCS team at Amazon, you will collaborate with economists, data scientists, and software engineers to develop scalable data solutions that enhance the work experience for Amazonians. The team focuses on utilizing advanced technologies like machine learning and Generative AI to improve various aspects of Amazon's operations. Your work will directly impact how Amazon supports its workforce, including areas such as benefits and organizational culture. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects at a large scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines using native AWS services like Glue, EMR, and Lambda
• Develop and maintain APIs and data serving layers that productionize science models for downstream consumption
• Build scalable feature extraction and processing frameworks for diverse data types
• Develop robust data quality and validation checks to ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate analytical requirements into production-ready solutions

Requirements

• 3+ years of data engineering experience
• Experience in at least one modern scripting or programming language, such as Python, Java, Scala, or NodeJS
• Experience with data modeling, warehousing, and building ETL pipelines
• Experience with AWS technologies like Redshift, S3, AWS Glue, EMR, Kinesis, FireHose, Lambda, and IAM roles and permissions
• Experience with non-relational databases and big data technologies such as Hadoop, Hive, Spark, and EMR

Benefits

Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.

Pay

$132,100 – $205,600 per year