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Data Engineer

CognitionSan FranciscoResearch & Development
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
26 Nov 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Cognition is seeking a Data Engineer to take ownership of the complete data stack in San Francisco. This full-time role suits an experienced technical professional ready to design reliable database architectures, build robust pipelines, and drive actionable reporting for teams across the company.

Key Responsibilities

Design and manage database architecture and data models.
Build and maintain ETL and ELT pipelines alongside orchestration workflows.
Create and manage new data integrations spanning internal and external systems.
Own business reporting, which includes datasets, dashboards, metrics, and self-serve analytics.
Ensure data quality, observability, governance, and thorough documentation.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a data engineering, data science, or full-stack data capacity.
Expert-level proficiency in SQL and Python.
Direct experience with data modeling, warehouse architecture, and BI-oriented schema design.
Hands-on background utilizing ETL and ELT tools such as dbt and Airflow.
Experience building or maintaining BI reporting, with Metabase noted as a plus.
Experience developing scalable backend-heavy applications.
Strong knowledge regarding statistics and experimentation.
Must be based in San Francisco or New York City.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Airflow
dbt
Data modeling
Warehouse architecture
ETL/ELT tools
Business intelligence reporting
Backend development
Statistics and experimentation

About the Company

Cognition functions as an applied AI lab focused on building end-to-end software agents and is recognized as the creator of Devin, the first AI software engineer. The founding team brings together world-class competitive programmers, former founders, and industry leaders from cutting-edge organizations such as Scale AI, Palantir, Cursor, Waymo, Tesla, Lunchclub, Modal, Google DeepMind, and Nuro. Cognition is an equal opportunity employer committed to a fair hiring process and providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cognition careers page to submit an application for this role.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLAirflowdbt

Questions candidates ask

What location is required for this role?

Candidates must be based in San Francisco or New York City.

How many years of experience are required?

Applicants must have 4 or more years of experience in a data engineering, data science, or full-stack data role.

What programming languages are required?

Expertise in SQL and Python is required for the position.

What will the Data Engineer own at Cognition?

The Data Engineer will own the full data stack, encompassing database architecture, pipelines, telemetry instrumentation, integrations, and reporting.

Which company created Devin?

Cognition is the creator of Devin, the first AI software engineer.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cognition careers page.

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