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Data Engineer, Data Foundations

CohereNew YorkEngineering & Infra
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Salary
$160K - $325K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
14 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Data Engineer, Data Foundations position at Cohere in New York is a full-time engineering opportunity focused on building foundational data infrastructure for enterprise artificial intelligence systems. This role is well-suited for professionals with a strong technical background who want to contribute to the widespread adoption of cutting-edge AI technology.

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage production-grade data processing systems that support advanced AI products and customer experiences.
Collaborate daily with top-tier researchers and software engineers to tackle complex, novel challenges.
Execute data implementations from beginning to end, ensuring initiatives result in tangible outcomes.
Partner across research, marketing, sales, and finance teams to guide company growth and inform product strategy.
Transform unstructured data into high-performing datasets housed in relational databases and blob storage.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of professional experience building production-grade data processing systems.
Strong command of both Python and SQL.
Direct experience designing large-scale data systems and utilizing distributed data processing frameworks like Spark, Apache Beam, or Flink.
Ability to turn unstructured information into performant datasets.
Familiarity with modern analytics stack tools such as Airflow, dbt, and BigQuery.
Genuine interest in artificial intelligence, including following current research and enjoying technical details.
Comfort working at the frontier of technology to create brand new solutions rather than optimizing legacy systems.

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of Java or Golang.
Experience working with Kubernetes.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Spark
Airflow
dbt
Kubernetes
Java
Golang
BigQuery
Apache Beam
Flink

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $160,000 and $325,000 USD.
Weekly lunch stipend of $75 or local currency equivalent.
Comprehensive health and dental coverage alongside a dedicated mental health budget.
Retirement plans including 401K, RRSP matching, and pension schemes.
Fully paid parental leave top-up for up to six months for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits covering arts and culture, fitness, wellness, and workspace improvements.
Education and learning stipend for professional courses, coaching, and conferences.
Thirty working days (six weeks) of paid vacation.
Travel budget for remote employees to visit office locations and attend the annual company offsite.
Home office setup stipend of $500 or co-working space benefit for remote workers.

About the Company

Cohere is a leading security-first enterprise artificial intelligence company that builds foundation models and end-to-end products to solve real-world business challenges. Headquartered in Toronto with major global offices including New York City, London, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul, the company brings together diverse teams of researchers, engineers, and designers dedicated to advancing AI capabilities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cohere careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLKubernetesJavaGolangSparkAirflowdbt

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Data Engineer, Data Foundations role?

The annual salary for this full-time position ranges from $160,000 to $325,000 USD.

How many years of experience are required?

Applicants must have at least 5+ years of experience working on production-grade data processing systems.

Can I work remotely for this position?

Yes, Cohere is remote-friendly, though they also maintain physical offices in cities like New York, Toronto, London, and San Francisco.

What technical skills are necessary for this job?

Candidates need a strong command of Python and SQL, along with experience in distributed data processing frameworks and large-scale data system design.

What benefits and perks are included?

Full-time employees receive health and dental benefits, 6 weeks of paid vacation, retirement plans, parental leave top-ups, learning stipends, weekly lunch stipends, and home office or co-working budgets.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cohere careers page.

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