Khan Academy
Senior Data Engineer I, Data Infrastructure (12 months fixed-term) Mountain View
Khan Academy, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Mountain View, CA / Remote friendly (Continental US + Hawaii + Canada)
ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to deliver a free, world‑class education to anyone, anywhere. Our proven learning platform offers free, high‑quality supplemental learning content and practice that cover Pre‑K - 12th grade and early college core academic subjects, focusing on math and science. We have over 181 million registered learners globally and are committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, focusing on learners in historically under‑resourced communities.
OUR COMMUNITY Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our team includes people from academia, traditional/non‑traditional education, big tech companies, and tiny startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences because it makes our company stronger. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as necessary to achieve our mission and impact the communities we serve. We know that transforming education starts in‑house with learning about ourselves and our colleagues. We strive to be world‑class in investing in our people and commit to developing you as a professional.
THE ROLE Khan Academy is partnering with SafeInsights to provide researchers access to student learning data in a secure containerized system that strongly protects student privacy. We are looking for a senior data engineer for a 12 month fixed‑term to implement creation of the SafeInsight container, ETL processes, and tools. We seek a curious, passionate individual who can apply their strong technical skills to this area and work collaboratively with our data architect, the Data Infrastructure team, and our Data Insights Group to drive the technical success of the implementation effort.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with our Data Insights Group to understand the desired end data product and the overall project goals
Collaborate with our data architect and Data Infrastructure team to understand available data source and tooling
Propose tooling and processes that will work with extant Khan Academy systems to meet the project goals
Build, test, and refine these tools and processes
Deliver the SafeInsights container and associated project deliverables
Provide documentation and training required to maintain and enhance the above
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in data engineering within a production environment
Experience with Google infrastructure services and data services, particularly GCS & Big Query
Advanced knowledge of Python
Demonstrated proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Airflow
Background in applied math, statistics, economics, or a related technical field
Motivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world‑class education for anyone, anywhere.”
Proven cross‑cultural competency skills demonstrating self‑awareness, awareness of others, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization.
Knowledge of Go is a strong plus
Experience in a data science research capacity is a plus
BENEFITS
Ample paid time off as needed – Your well‑being is a priority.
Remote‑first culture – that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high‑impact products that are already defining the future of education
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life
The target salary range for this position is $137,871 - $172,339 USD / $186,306 - $232,883 CAD. The pay range for this position is a general guideline only. The salary offered will depend on internal pay equity and the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and job market data. Additional incentives are provided as part of the complete total rewards package, in addition to comprehensive medical and other benefits.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. As part of this commitment, Khan Academy will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact careers@khanacademy.org.
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ABOUT KHAN ACADEMY Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to deliver a free, world‑class education to anyone, anywhere. Our proven learning platform offers free, high‑quality supplemental learning content and practice that cover Pre‑K - 12th grade and early college core academic subjects, focusing on math and science. We have over 181 million registered learners globally and are committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, focusing on learners in historically under‑resourced communities.
OUR COMMUNITY Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our team includes people from academia, traditional/non‑traditional education, big tech companies, and tiny startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences because it makes our company stronger. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as necessary to achieve our mission and impact the communities we serve. We know that transforming education starts in‑house with learning about ourselves and our colleagues. We strive to be world‑class in investing in our people and commit to developing you as a professional.
THE ROLE Khan Academy is partnering with SafeInsights to provide researchers access to student learning data in a secure containerized system that strongly protects student privacy. We are looking for a senior data engineer for a 12 month fixed‑term to implement creation of the SafeInsight container, ETL processes, and tools. We seek a curious, passionate individual who can apply their strong technical skills to this area and work collaboratively with our data architect, the Data Infrastructure team, and our Data Insights Group to drive the technical success of the implementation effort.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with our Data Insights Group to understand the desired end data product and the overall project goals
Collaborate with our data architect and Data Infrastructure team to understand available data source and tooling
Propose tooling and processes that will work with extant Khan Academy systems to meet the project goals
Build, test, and refine these tools and processes
Deliver the SafeInsights container and associated project deliverables
Provide documentation and training required to maintain and enhance the above
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in data engineering within a production environment
Experience with Google infrastructure services and data services, particularly GCS & Big Query
Advanced knowledge of Python
Demonstrated proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with Airflow
Background in applied math, statistics, economics, or a related technical field
Motivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world‑class education for anyone, anywhere.”
Proven cross‑cultural competency skills demonstrating self‑awareness, awareness of others, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization.
Knowledge of Go is a strong plus
Experience in a data science research capacity is a plus
BENEFITS
Ample paid time off as needed – Your well‑being is a priority.
Remote‑first culture – that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best
The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high‑impact products that are already defining the future of education
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life
The target salary range for this position is $137,871 - $172,339 USD / $186,306 - $232,883 CAD. The pay range for this position is a general guideline only. The salary offered will depend on internal pay equity and the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and job market data. Additional incentives are provided as part of the complete total rewards package, in addition to comprehensive medical and other benefits.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. As part of this commitment, Khan Academy will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact careers@khanacademy.org.
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