AI Data Engineer

Newrez LLC • Coppell, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The AI Data Engineer builds and maintains data pipelines that deliver clean, reliable data for machine learning and analytics. The role uses SQL and Python to transform raw data into production‑ready datasets and supports model deployment with stable data flows. It also assists with Generative AI needs, including vector databases, RAG workflows, and unstructured data ingestion. Overall, the position ensures the data foundation required for scalable AI and automation across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field or technical field.
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or a closely related role.
• Expert proficiency in SQL and strong experience with Python for data processing and automation.
• Understanding of API-based model integration (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) and AI orchestration frameworks to design data architectures that ensure high-speed model responses and seamless real-time AI consumption.
• Must possess strong proficiency in Python and SQL.

Nice To Haves

• Prior mortgage experience is a plus, but a proven ability to engineer high-quality data solutions is key.
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows, feature engineering, and production data requirements for ML systems
• Hands-on experience building reliable data workflows, ideally using big data tools and cloud platforms.
• Strong verbal communication skills; strong writing and composition abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective and professional relationships across the organization and with customers.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills; consultative and collaborative work style.
• High learning agility with the ability to learn and integrate business variables and learn new systems and platforms.
• Strong analytical skills & problem-solving abilities; solid decision-making abilities coupled with sound judgment.
• Effective at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong project management and time management capability.
• Self-directed and comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty.
• High degree of professional maturity, integrity, ability to maintain confidential data and information.
• High degree of business acumen; strong technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines that support machine learning model development, deployment, and monitoring.
• Extract, clean, and transform large datasets using advanced SQL and Python to produce high-quality feature sets and curated analytical datasets.
• Monitor data pipelines and downstream dependencies to ensure reliability, performance, and data quality for production models and reporting.
• Partner with data scientists, ML engineers, and product managers to operationalize models, supporting data versioning, reproducibility, model inputs/outputs, and production data dependencies.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for Generative AI applications, including managing vector databases, implementing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) data patterns, and automating the ingestion of unstructured data for model fine-tuning.
• Learn and apply data engineering best practices within the financial and lending domain, with mentorship provided regarding specific regulatory compliance standards.
• Ability to effectively and accurately convey information to others.
• Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave/Caregiver Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition & Certification reimbursement
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program
• The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a program to support our team members experiencing hardships
• Newrez NOW: Through Newrez NOW, our Corporate Social Responsibility program, you’ll have opportunities to give back, lead, and make a difference.
• 1 company-paid Volunteer Time Off day (with over 40,000 volunteer hours contributed since our inception)
• Matching Gifts Program - dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000
• Access to grants, nonprofit resources, and volunteer opportunities
• More than $6,000,000 donated since 2020
• 1 in 5 employees participates in at least one Employee Resource Group (ERG)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level