Agentic AI - Data Engineer

About the Role As an Agentic AI Data Engineer within Kyndryl’s newly established Agentic AI Lab, you will serve as a foundational builder for high-performance data platforms powering enterprise-scale AI. This is a highest priority initiative under our Innovation at Scale portfolio. You will design, build, and optimize the data pipelines, vector databases, and semantic frameworks that allow autonomous AI agents to interact intelligently with complex enterprise data. Responsibilities Architect & Build: design and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines supporting both batch and real-time processing across hybrid cloud environments. AI Grounding Infrastructure: deploy and manage vector databases and semantic layers tailored for high-context AI search and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Integration & APIs: develop secure, high-throughput API endpoints enabling autonomous agents to seamlessly access structured and unstructured datasets. Data Governance & Quality: implement rigorous data quality frameworks, validation rules, and automated testing loops to ensure pristine data delivery. Collaborative Leadership: work directly alongside architects, software engineers, and data scientists in rapid innovation cycles to translate business needs into data infrastructure. Desired Skills and Experience Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, and experience with ETL/ELT tools (Airflow, dbt, Kafka). Expertise in data modeling, distributed systems, and cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with data governance, lineage, and observability tools (DataHub, Great Expectations). Experience with vector databases and feature store design for AI/ML workflows. Ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and optimize performance. Preferred Skills and Experience Background in regulated industries or environments with stringent compliance requirements. Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with semantic modelling, metadata management, and emerging AI/ML data integration patterns. Experience with CI/CD for data workflows, version control, and Agile methodologies. Compensation The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $110,880 to $210,600 based on a full-time schedule. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement. California: $122,040 to $252,840 Colorado: $110,880 to $210,600 New York City: $133,080 to $252,840 Washington: $122,040 to $231,720 Washington DC: $122,040 to $231,720. Benefits Discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance. Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off. Work on the next frontier: build data infrastructure for Agentic AI. Startup energy and enterprise scale: agile innovation backed by global resources. Direct impact: your work enables AI-native transformation at enterprise scale. Career Growth: opportunity to lead and innovate in data engineering for AI systems. Employee Experience Kyndryl cares about your well‑being and offers benefits that give you choice, reflect diversity, and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Employee learning programs provide access to industry certifications (Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more). The company-wide volunteering and giving platform lets you donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non‑profit organizations. Diversity and Inclusion We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are one of many ways we create a workplace where all can find and provide support and advice. Bringing your whole self to work is encouraged. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. However, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of vaccination to align with their respective COVID-19 vaccination policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kyndryl