Sr. Data Engineer I, Data Infrastructure Jobs

Khan Academy

Location:
United States, Mountain View

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

137871.00 - 172339.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Khan Academy is partnering with SafeInsights to provide researchers access to student learning data in a secure containerized system that strongly protects student privacy. We are looking for a senior data engineer for a 12 month fixed-term to implement creation of the SafeInsight container, ETL processes, and tools. We are looking for a curious, passionate individual who can apply their strong technical skills to this area and work collaboratively with our data architect, the Data Infrastructure team, and our Data Insights Group to drive the technical success of the implementation effort.

Job Responsibility:

Collaborate with our Data Insights Group to understand the desired end data product and the overall projects goals
Collaborate with our data architect and Data Infrastructure team to understand available data source and tooling
Propose tooling and processes that will work with extant Khan Academy systems to meet the projects goals
Build test and refine these tools and processes
Deliver the SafeInsights container and associated project deliverables
Provide documentation and training required to maintain and enhance the above

Requirements:

5+ years of experience in data engineering within a production environment
Experience with Google infrastructure services and data services particularly GCS & Big Query
Advanced knowledge of Python
Strong SQL skills
Demonstrated proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Airflow
Background in applied math, statistics, economics, or a related technical field
Motivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere"
Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of other, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization.

Nice to have:

Knowledge of Go is a strong plus
Experience in a data science research capacity is a plus

What we offer:

Competitive salaries
Ample paid time off as needed
Remote-first culture
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team
The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
401(k) + 4% matching
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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