Cohere

Data Engineer

Cohere4 days ago
Location

New York

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 140,000 – 220,000

Level

Senior

Role

Data Engineer

Posted

Apr 15, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Cohere is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join their Analytics & Data Insights team, working on cutting-edge AI infrastructure that powers advanced language models and enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will drive data processing systems, collaborate across teams, and contribute to groundbreaking AI product development in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What you'll do

Infrastructure Development: Design and implement robust storage infrastructure for advanced AI systems, supporting product launches and customer experiences
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with research, marketing, sales, and finance teams to drive strategic data insights and product recommendations
End-to-End Project Execution: Lead full-cycle implementations of data processing initiatives, driving outcomes with minimal supervision
Data Transformation: Convert unstructured data into high-performance datasets across diverse storage backends including S3, GCS, and POSIX

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesAdvanced proficiency in Python and SQL, with optional knowledge of Java or Golang
Data Processing FrameworksExpertise in distributed data processing frameworks like Apache Beam, Spark, or Flink
Cloud and InfrastructureExperience with Kubernetes, cloud storage solutions, and modern analytics tooling such as BigQuery, Airflow, or dbt

Education

Degree RequirementBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Professional Experience5+ years of experience working on production-grade data processing systems

Skills

Required skills

PythonStrong command of Python for data engineering and processing
SQLProficient SQL skills for data manipulation and querying
Distributed SystemsExperience with distributed data processing and storage architectures

Nice to have

KubernetesFamiliarity with Kubernetes orchestration platforms
Cloud AnalyticsExperience with modern analytics stack tools like BigQuery, Airflow, or dbt
Additional LanguagesKnowledge of Java or Golang

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 140,000 – 220,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Health Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage with additional mental health budget

Parental Leave

100% salary top-up for up to 6 months of parental leave

Personal Enrichment

Stipends for arts, culture, fitness, well-being, and workspace improvements

Remote Flexibility

Remote-friendly work arrangement with co-working stipend and multiple global office locations

Vacation

6 weeks (30 working days) of annual vacation time

Lunch Benefits

Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches and snacks

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruitment team to assess initial fit
  2. 2
    Technical Assessment — Online coding challenge or take-home project demonstrating data engineering skills
  3. 3
    Technical Interviews — Multiple rounds of interviews with senior data engineers and technical team members
  4. 4
    Leadership Interview — Discussion with team leadership about strategic alignment and cultural fit
  5. 5
    Final Offer — Comprehensive offer including compensation, benefits, and role details
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Cohere

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Cohere is a leading enterprise AI company focused on building powerful large language models (LLMs) and tools for businesses. The company's mission is to empower enterprises to integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into their products and operations, making AI accessible and practical for real-world applications. Cohere offers a range of APIs that allow developers and organizations to harness generative AI for tasks such as text generation, summarization, intelligent search, and conversation. They operate within the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence software market, serving a diverse global clientele.

Toronto, CanadaFounded 2019cohere.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonSQL
Frameworks
Apache BeamApache Spark
Databases
BigQuery
Tools
KubernetesAirflow
Other
Cloud Storage
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