Agentic AI - Data Engineer

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

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. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required 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.

Why Join Us

• Work on the next frontier: build data infrastructure for Agentic AI, a transformative technology.

• 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.

The compensation range for the position in the U.S. is $110,880 to $210,600 based on a full-time schedule.

Your actual compensation may vary depending on your geography, job-related skills and experience.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.

There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:

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

This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you will be eligible to participate in a sales commission plan in lieu of the annual discretionary bonus program.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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