Data Engineer – Amazon – Vancouver, BC
Location: Vancouver, BC | Company: Amazon
Join Amazon in Vancouver as a Data Engineer and help build tools and infrastructure to analyze large volumes of data. This position is part of the Amazon Jobs for Grads program and is designed for individuals completing their technical degrees between September 2023 and March 2025. You will work on high-impact projects that drive Amazon’s mission to deliver the best customer experience.
Data Engineers at Amazon use cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems. This role will give you the opportunity to design data pipelines, develop distributed systems, and partner with analysts, scientists, and stakeholders to deliver business-critical insights and analytics.
About the role: Data Engineer
As a Data Engineer, you’ll design and automate distributed systems for data collection and processing, maintain internal data warehouses, and build dashboards and reports used across the organization. You will also write and optimize complex SQL queries, monitor operational pipelines, and contribute to architectural plans for Amazon’s next-gen data infrastructure.
This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field with a graduation date between September 2023 and March 2025, or within the last 24 months. Candidates should have experience with SQL, ETL pipelines, data mining, and at least one scripting language like Python or KornShell.
Benefits and Salary
This is a full-time position with a base salary between $80,700/year and $134,800/year, depending on experience. Total compensation may include equity, sign-on bonuses, and full medical and financial benefits. Amazon offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
Job Details
📌 Job Type: Data Engineering / Jobs for Grads
📍 Location: Vancouver, BC
💰 Pay Range: $80,700 – $134,800 (based on experience, skills, and education)
Requirements / Skills
- Experience with SQL, ETL pipelines, and scripting (e.g., Python, KornShell)
- Experience with data mining, transformation, and data warehouse or data lake solutions
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., AWS QuickSight, Tableau) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, ApacheSpark)
- Understanding of relational vs NoSQL databases and data schema design
How to Apply
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Job Summary & Tips for Applying
This is a great opportunity for recent or upcoming graduates looking to start their career in data engineering. You’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and contribute directly to Amazon’s data-driven systems.
Emphasize your experience with SQL, data pipelines, and cloud services like AWS. Showcase your ability to work with complex datasets, your scripting skills in Python, and your familiarity with data warehousing concepts.