[Remote] Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Urban SDK is shaping the Future of Smart Cities through geospatial AI technology. They are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines that support geospatial traffic analytics applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows on Databricks and cloud platforms
• Manage large-scale geospatial and temporal datasets stored in AWS S3
• Collaborate with data scientists to productionize machine learning models and ensure smooth data availability
• Implement data validation, testing, and monitoring frameworks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability
• Optimize data storage and processing strategies to handle high volumes of traffic and mobility data efficiently
• Develop and maintain documentation for data workflows, architecture, and processes
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and ensure timely delivery
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in data engineering, cloud technologies, and big data processing

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a data engineer or in a similar role
• Strong proficiency in Python and associated libraries for data engineering (pandas, PySpark, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and Spark for large-scale data processing
• Experience with AWS services, especially S3, and knowledge of cloud-based data architectures
• Solid understanding of data pipeline testing, version control, and CI/CD practices
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with geospatial data formats and processing (GeoJSON, Shapefiles, PostGIS)
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Databricks, Prefect, or similar)
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and cloud-native data solutions
• Experience supporting machine learning pipelines in production

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k)
• 21 Days Vacation
• Office Lunch provided Daily

Company Overview

Urban SDK is a geospatial AI platform for public safety, transportation, infrastructure and administration. It was founded in 2018, and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://urbansdk.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Urban SDK has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.