ZipRecruiter

Log In

2

Full Time Data Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Whatnot

Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180K - $260K/yr

As our newest Data Engineer , you'll build and scale the systems that power data-driven decisions ... Compensation For Full-Time (Salary) US based applicants: $180,000/year to $260,000/year + benefits ...

Varda Space Industries

Data Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$122K - $146K/yr

About This Role Varda is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support ... This is a full-time, onsite, exempt position located in our El Segundo headquarters.

Capital One

Lead Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

Lead Data Engineer Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space? Do you enjoy ... The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location.

Qualcomm

Data Engineer, Senior Staff

San Diego, CA · On-site

$121K - $146K/yr

This role is full-time onsite (5 days per week) and can be based in San Diego, CA or Boulder, CO ... Develop reusable data engineering frameworks, libraries, and templates for ingestion ...

YO AI Labs

Senior Data Engineer

Glendale, CA

$112K - $152K/yr

Job Type: Full-time Must Haves: * 5+ years of Strong experience with Core Data Platform/Data Engineering. * Data Modeling (Dimensional Modeling, Normalization, OLTP vs. OLAP) * Python for data ...

Stuut

Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$135K - $190K/yr

You'll work closely with our product and engineering teams to transform raw financial data into ... S.-based full-time employees) * Medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you * 401(k) ...

Cisco

Data Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$165K - $241K/yr

Ensure data quality and compliance by monitoring pipeline performance and resolving ... for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off ...

Cisco

Data Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$165K - $241K/yr

Ensure data quality and compliance by monitoring pipeline performance and resolving ... for full-time employees * Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off ...

Figma

Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $348K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to partner with our Data Science and Data ... This is a full time role that can be held from one of our US hubs or remotely in the United States.

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsData Engineer JobsFull Time Data Engineer JobsFull Time Data Engineer Jobs in California

Full Time Data Engineer information

What is the difference between Full Time Data Engineer vs Data Analyst?

AspectFull Time Data EngineerData Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS, IT, or related; often certifications in cloud or data toolsBachelor's in Statistics, Math, or related; sometimes certifications in analytics tools
Work EnvironmentTech teams, data infrastructure projects, cloud platformsBusiness units, reporting, data visualization tasks
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, e-commerceMarketing, finance, retail, consulting
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles, skills, and career pathsJob responsibilities, tools, and skills needed

Full Time Data Engineers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure, pipelines, and systems, often requiring programming and cloud skills. Data Analysts interpret data, create reports, and visualize insights, typically using analytics tools. Both roles are essential in data-driven organizations but differ in technical depth and focus areas.

What are the most commonly searched types of Data Engineer jobs in California? The most popular types of Data Engineer jobs in California are:
What are popular job titles related to Full Time Data Engineer jobs in California? For Full Time Data Engineer jobs in California, the most frequently searched job titles are:
What job categories do people searching Full Time Data Engineer jobs in California look for? The top searched job categories for Full Time Data Engineer jobs in California are:
What cities in California are hiring for Full Time Data Engineer jobs? Cities in California with the most Full Time Data Engineer job openings:
Full Time Data Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Full Time Data Engineer job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.
Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Contact Government Services, LLC

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$112K - $152K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Data Engineer 
Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-level
Department: Business Intelligence
 
CGS is seeking a passionate and driven Data Engineer to support a rapidly growing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence platform focused on providing solutions that empower our federal customers with the tools and capabilities needed to turn data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and perpetual learner; excited to gain exposure and build skillsets across a range of technologies while solving some of our clients’ toughest challenges.
 
CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
 
Skills and attributes for success:
-Complete development efforts across data pipeline to store, manage, store, and provision to data consumers.
-Being an active and collaborating member of an Agile/Scrum team and following all Agile/Scrum best practices.
-Write code to ensure the performance and reliability of data extraction and processing.
-Support continuous process automation for data ingest.
-Achieve technical excellence by advocating for and adhering to lean-agile engineering principles and practices such as API-first design, simple design, continuous integration, version control, and automated testing.
-Work with program management and engineers to implement and document complex and evolving requirements.
-Help cultivate an environment that promotes customer service excellence, innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.
-Collaborate with others as part of a cross-functional team that includes user experience researchers and designers, product managers, engineers, and other functional specialists.
 
 
Qualifications:
-Must be a US Citizen.
-Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
-7+ years of IT experience including experience in design, management, and solutioning of large, complex data sets and models.
-Experience with developing data pipelines from many sources from structured and unstructured data sets in a variety of formats.
-Proficiency in developing ETL processes, and performing test and validation steps.
-Proficiency to manipulate data (Python, R, SQL, SAS).
-Strong knowledge of big data analysis and storage tools and technologies.
-Strong understanding of the agile principles and ability to apply them.
-Strong understanding of the CI/CD pipelines and ability to apply them.
-Experience with relational database, such as, PostgreSQL.
-Work comfortably in version control systems, such as, Git Repositories.
 
Ideally, you will also have:
-Experience creating and consuming APIs.
-Experience with DHS and knowledge of DHS standards a plus.
-Candidates will be given special consideration for extensive experience with Python.
-Ability to develop visualizations utilizing Tableau or PowerBI.
-Experience in developing Shell scripts on Linux.
-Demonstrated experience translating business and technical requirements into comprehensive data strategies and analytic solutions.
-Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and communicate technical terms to non-technical audiences. 
 
Our Commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
 
For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
 
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
 
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
-Health, Dental, and Vision
-Life Insurance
-401k
-Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
-Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
 
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 
Join our team and become part of government innovation!
 
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
 
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: info@cgsfederal.com
 
#CJ

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.