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Perficientcorp Inc

Sr. AWS Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

... junior data engineers and enforce engineering excellence Required Skills & Experience * 8+ years in data engineering with 3+ years in a leadership/lead role * Strong hands-on experience with: AWS ...

AllSTEM Connections

Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $133K/yr

Participate actively in Agile delivery ceremonies, contribute to backlog refinement, and mentor junior data engineering team members. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Qualifications • ...

NexDimension

Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Skills/Experience * Extensive experience as a Big Data engineer, with expertise in cloud or on-premise ...

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Cloud BC Labs

AWS Data Engineer

Alameda, CA · On-site

$129K - $155K/yr

Proven experience in leading data engineering projects and mentoring junior Cloud BC Labs Inc is a digital transformation organization aimed at creating seamless solutions for clients to effectively ...

Geico

Senior Contact Center Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

Instruct, review, and coach junior Data Analytics Engineers by providing technical guidance, reviewing work, reinforcing best practices, and helping the team solve complex problems more consistently.

Neon Redwood

Sr. Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement ... Experience with data pipeline and ETL process design and development. * Excellent problem-solving ...

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Eight Sleep

Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

... mentor junior teammates with equal effectiveness • Deep expertise in data modeling and ... engineering best practices Preferred : • Based out of our NYC HQ or SF Office Company : Eight ...

Robot.com

Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing ... Strong proficiency in Python for data engineering and scripting. * Extensive experience with SQL ...

Solomon Page

Lead Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $161K/yr

Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices. Required Qualifications: * 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering with demonstrated technical leadership. * Strong hands-on ...

Kaav Inc

Senior Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

Senior Data Engineer - Platform Engineering Location: San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Dallas ... Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor and guide junior engineers. Benefits

RZR Global Inc.

Senior Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

Conduct design and code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership across data engineering initiatives. * Evaluate and introduce new data technologies, frameworks, and ...

RZR Global Inc.

Senior Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$124K - $169K/yr

Conduct design and code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership across data engineering initiatives. * Evaluate and introduce new data technologies, frameworks, and ...

Eight Sleep

Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

Communication superpowers -you can present to the C-suite, debug with engineers, and mentor junior teammates with equal effectiveness * Deep expertise in data modeling and warehousing -you think in ...

Eight Sleep

Data Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

Communication superpowers --you can present to the C-suite, debug with engineers, and mentor junior teammates with equal effectiveness * Deep expertise in data modeling and warehousing --you think in ...

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How much do junior data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior data engineer in Berkeley, CA is $87,914.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,400.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior data engineer?

A Junior Data Engineer is an entry-level role focused on building and maintaining data pipelines, supporting data integration, and ensuring efficient data flow within an organization. They work with databases, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and cloud platforms to help store, process, and analyze data. Junior Data Engineers collaborate with senior engineers and data analysts to optimize data infrastructure and improve performance. They typically have knowledge of SQL, Python, and big data tools like Spark or Hadoop. This role serves as a foundation for advancing into senior data engineering positions.

What are the typical responsibilities of a junior data engineer?

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will likely spend your days assisting with data pipeline development, performing basic data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) tasks, and helping maintain and troubleshoot databases. You may also be responsible for supporting data quality checks, writing simple scripts, and documenting your processes to help senior engineers and data analysts. Collaboration is key, as you'll often work closely with team members to understand project requirements and integrate feedback. This role offers the chance to build technical skills on real-world projects while gaining mentorship from experienced engineers.

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Infographic showing various Junior Data Engineer job openings in Berkeley, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 64% In-person, and 36% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,914 per year, or $42.3 per hour.

Senior Data Engineer (San Francisco)

Cerebras

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$124K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Lead Data Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to build our Data Engineering function. You will collaborate with the data scientist and engineers to design, build, and scale high-leverage data models, foundational datasets and scalable infrastructure that enables analytics, modeling, and experimentation. Your responsibilities includes:

  • Establish and drive a vision for data architecture, data models and data quality.

  • Build and optimize high-quality ergonomic foundational datasets and the relevant data pipelines

  • Establish data quality management processes at scale

  • Improve our data infrastructure to meet business needs and balance between agility, reliability, and scalability

  • Build analytical dashboards

  • Mentor junior data engineers

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands‑on experience in data engineering, incl. building complex, scalable cloud‑based systems, robust data models and data pipelines

  • A self‑starter with a bias for action and excellent communication skills, with ability to explain complex technical concepts in easy‑to‑understand ways

  • Experience as a tech lead who can own and drive products and work with key business stakeholders, while mentoring and growing junior team members.

  • Expert knowledge of SQL, and popular data engineering tools such as snowflake, dbt, etc

  • Experience setting up or optimizing data orchestration tools, like Airflow.

  • Experience working with DS team

  • A humble collaborative can‑do attitude and natural curiosity

Why Kikoff

This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We are backed by some of Silicon Valley’s top VCs, including GGV capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Female Founders Fund, and others. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real‑life real‑customer impact.

🏥 Medical, dental, and vision coverage - Kikoff covers the full cost of health insurance for the employee!

📈 Stock Options

🏝 Flexible vacation policy to help you recharge

💰US salary range for this full‑time position consists of base + equity + benefits

Our salary ranges are determined by role and experience:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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