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Data Engineer II - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

McKinsey & Company

Location

New Jersey, NJ, New York City, NY, Washington, DC

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/11/2026

Compensation

$146,600 - $150,000 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Approval 97.9%·Filings 747·New hires 303·
💎 Strong Sponsor
·FY 2025

Job description

In this role, you will build foundational data infrastructure for advanced AI applications, focusing on scalable data pipelines and secure data environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to the development of next-generation AI systems. This position offers the opportunity to grow as a technologist while working alongside diverse experts in the field. You will be part of a global Data Engineering community, driving innovation and delivering impactful AI solutions.

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of relevant professional experience building and deploying data solutions
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering
  • Proven experience building end-to-end data pipelines for AI and Business Intelligence
  • A strong foundation in system design and data storage with commonly used data platforms
  • Hands-on experience with MLOps/LLMOps principles
  • Experience building systems with different data formats and processing methods
  • Exceptional time management in a complex work environment
  • Commercial client-facing or senior stakeholder management experience is beneficial
  • Strong communication skills in English and local office language(s)

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain scalable data pipelines for AI-driven systems
  • Manage secure data environments and prepare data for AI solutions
  • Collaborate closely with Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, and industry experts
  • Contribute to R&D initiatives focused on innovating AI capabilities
  • Build robust data foundations for production-ready AI systems
  • Translate simple hypotheses into engineered features
  • Assess data landscapes and apply data quality fundamentals
  • Drive lasting impact and build long-term capabilities with clients

Benefits

  • Employees at McKinsey are often offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, prescription benefits, mental-health resources, expert medical opinions, and travel emergency protection. Financial benefits typically include retirement contributions and savings plans, life/accident/disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts, and financial coaching. Many roles also feature generous paid time off (including volunteering days), flexible/hybrid work options, family care support (parental leave, fertility/adoption/surrogacy assistance, backup care), tuition reimbursement, transportation benefits, discounts, and matching gifts.

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