Lead Data Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect & Deploy Scalable Data Pipelines/Products: Design, build, and optimize production-grade batch and streaming data pipelines in a multi-cloud (GCP, AWS, Azure) ecosystem to unify enterprise data assets into a high-performance AI, analytics, and operational foundation.
• Simple to Complex Data Pipelines: Design, build, and optimize scalable batch and streaming data ingestion pipelines for both structured and unstructured data.
• Trusted Context Foundation: Ensure all developed solutions meet high standards for security, quality, reliability, explainability, and maintainability.
• Engineer Agentic AI & RAG Workflows: Build and operationalize modern AI capabilities—including RAG, semantic search, vector databases, and autonomous multi-agent workflows, grounded in clean enterprise context.
• Establish MLOps & LLMOps Rigor: Build CI/CD, containerization, and observability frameworks to streamline LLM service integrations for fast, reliable, and cost-effective application delivery.
• Write Production-Grade Code & APIs: Deliver clean, maintainable Python code and microservices that integrate data products directly into AI agents, business applications, and operational workflows.
• Optimize Platform Cost & Performance: Continually refine database designs, storage tiers, and compute workloads to maximize query speed while actively optimizing cloud operating costs (OpEx).
• Translate Strategy into Execution: Partner with product leads and business stakeholders to translate mission goals into scalable technical solutions that accelerate the digital roadmap.
• Lead Through Code & Technical Mentorship: Set engineering standards, drive rigorous code reviews, and elevate team capability by actively building alongside junior and mid-level data engineers.
• Ensure Operational Reliability & Incident Health: Perform root-cause analysis and rapid remediation for complex data platform incidents to maintain continuous system availability and data integrity.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 9+ years of hands-on experience architecting, building, and maintaining enterprise-grade batch and streaming data pipelines in modern cloud environments.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience building and deploying production-grade AI/ML solutions, including RAG architectures, vector databases, LLM integrations, and agentic workflows.
• Deep mastery of Python and modern data/software engineering practices.
• Proven expertise with cloud-native data architectures (GCP/BigQuery, AWS, or Azure), distributed computing, enterprise data modeling, and visualizing end-to-end integration flows.
• Direct experience establishing MLOps/LLMOps pipelines, containerization (Docker), real-time evaluation frameworks, and automated CI/CD deployments.
• Demonstrated ability to tune physical data models and compute workloads to increase system performance while controlling cloud operating costs (OpEx).
• Proven ability to drive technical strategy, establish coding standards, and mentor engineering teams through direct, active code contribution.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Hands-on exposure to specialized AI orchestration tooling (e.g., Google Vertex AI Agent Builder).
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence.

Competencies

• Ability to design, build, and evolve multi-cloud data architectures that balance high performance with operational cost efficiency (OpEx optimization), ensuring data platforms scale seamlessly with enterprise growth.
• Hands-on expertise in moving modern AI concepts (agentic workflows, RAG, and LLM integrations) from experimental concepts into reliable, secure, high-availability operational environments.
• A "lead from the code" mindset that elevates team capability, enforces modern data engineering practices, and establishes high standards for code quality, documentation, and maintainability.
• Strategic ability to connect complex data architectures directly to measurable enterprise value, translating business objectives into high value technical initiatives.
• Deep commitment to building a system of interconnected data sources with built-in observability and improvement mechanisms by embedding data quality, automated governance, security, and real-time observability across all pipeline workflows.
• Strong collaborative approach that bridges the gap between raw data infrastructure, product leads, software engineers, and business stakeholders to accelerate the digital product roadmap.

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

1-5 days/yr

Compensation

This is an exempt position. The hiring salary range for this position is $164,000-$200,000 annualized.

The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum annualized salary ASCO expects to provide for a new hire for the position across the U.S. We thoughtfully determine and design offers based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. The job posting will remain active throughout the candidate application evaluation process.

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.