Llm Data Engineer information
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The median wage is $132.4K / yr.
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How much do llm data engineer jobs pay per year?
As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for llm data engineer in the United States is $129,716.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $137,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
An LLM Data Engineer is a specialized data engineer who focuses on designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure to support large language models (LLMs) like GPT, BERT, or similar AI systems. Their responsibilities include collecting, cleaning, and organizing massive datasets used for training and fine-tuning LLMs, as well as ensuring data quality and scalability. They often work closely with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and researchers to optimize data workflows that enhance the performance and reliability of LLMs.
As a LLM Data Engineer, you'll work closely with data scientists and machine learning engineers by designing and maintaining data pipelines that supply high-quality, relevant datasets for large language model (LLM) training. This involves frequent communication to understand data requirements, preprocessing needs, and model feedback, ensuring that data is clean, annotated, and formatted correctly for experimentation. Collaboration often includes iterating on dataset creation, addressing issues such as data bias or imbalance, and supporting scalable infrastructure for large-scale model training. Your role is essential in bridging the gap between raw data and robust, high-performing language models.
To thrive as an LLM Data Engineer, you need strong expertise in data engineering, Python programming, and an understanding of large language models, along with a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, SQL/NoSQL databases, data pipelines (e.g., Apache Airflow), and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP are typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills help you work effectively with cross-functional teams and adapt to evolving AI technologies. These skills are crucial to efficiently manage, process, and optimize large datasets that enable accurate and scalable language model solutions.
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