Data Engineer

Forward Deployed Data Engineer (Agentic AI & Data Platforms) | Frisco, TX (Hybrid)

At Kyndryl
, we're building and deploying next-generation AI solutions where they create the greatest business impact. As part of our innovation-focused Lab team, you'll work directly with enterprise clients to design, build, and scale the data foundations that power AI, machine learning, and autonomous systems.

We're looking for a Forward Deployed Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex real-world challenges, working closely with customers, and turning ideas into production-ready solutions.

• Build and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and real-time data processing
• Design cloud-native data architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Develop high-performance APIs and enterprise integrations
• Implement vector databases, semantic search, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions
• Support Agentic AI, Generative AI, and machine learning workloads
• Drive data quality, observability, governance, and compliance initiatives
• Collaborate directly with customers to deploy solutions and deliver measurable business value

• Strong Python and SQL development skills
• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data engineering practices
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as Airflow, dbt, Kafka, Spark, or similar tools
• Experience with vector databases (Pinecone, Milvus, Weaviate, Chroma, Qdrant, etc.)
• Knowledge of RAG architectures, semantic search, AI/ML, or Agentic AI solutions
• Cloud experience in AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience building APIs and integrating enterprise systems
• Understanding of data governance, lineage, observability, and data quality frameworks

You'll work on cutting-edge AI and data initiatives with some of the world's largest enterprises, helping shape the future of intelligent systems while solving meaningful business challenges. This role offers significant ownership, direct customer engagement, and the opportunity to build technology that moves from concept to production at scale.

Frisco, TX (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite)

• No current or future sponsorship available
• Candidates requiring H-1B sponsorship/transfer, OPT, or CPT are not eligible