Data Engineer II - AI and Data Innovation
Our Opportunity
Chewy’s AI & Data organization is seeking a Data Engineer II in our Plantation, FL or Boston, MA office. This Engineer will design and build reliable, high-performance data pipelines that power analytics, machine learning, and decision-making across the company. This Enterprise Data Systems team provides the unified, well-governed data platform that enables every Chewy team—from Customer Care to Finance to Marketing—to operate with speed and confidence.
As a Data Engineer II, you’ll operate as an independent owner—designing, implementing, and maintaining production-grade data workflows. You’ll collaborate across AI, data science, and engineering teams to ensure our data is accurate, timely, and ready for use in analytics and AI. You’ll balance problem solving, optimization, and innovation as you scale our Snowflake and dbt Cloud environments, while exploring how emerging AI tools can accelerate data engineering.
What You’ll Do
- Design, build, and maintain batch and streaming pipelines across Snowflake, AWS, and Kafka.
- Develop dbt Cloud models to standardize business metrics, enforce testing, and improve lineage visibility.
- Integrate data from multiple sources—including Kafka, APIs, S3, and internal systems—into unified datasets.
- Implement monitoring and alerting for data freshness, quality, and reliability.
- Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and product partners to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.
- Optimize pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Write clean, test-covered code and unit tests; apply secure coding principles.
- Ensure correct application of data validation and cleansing processes to all sources.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and documentation to drive best practices.
- Contribute to AI-driven modernization initiatives, such as LLM-assisted data quality checks and automation frameworks.
What You’ll Need
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
- Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Hands-on experience with Snowflake and dbt Cloud for modeling and orchestration.
- Familiarity with Kafka or other streaming systems.
- Hands-on Terraform proficiency to build and modify AWS/Snowflake data infrastructure—author simple modules, manage remote state/workspaces, and ship changes via CI/CD with rollback.
- Understanding of ETL/ELT patterns, data modeling, and workflow orchestration.
- Awareness of data governance, observability, and testing best practices.
- Curiosity about AI-assisted engineering and a mindset of continuous experimentation.
- Clear, proactive communication and strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Own the design and delivery of data systems that directly enable AI and analytics at Chewy scale.
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists on data products that improve operational excellence and customer experience.
- Work with modern tools and cutting-edge AI capabilities in a fast-moving environment.
- Grow into technical leadership by taking ownership of impactful, cross-functional pipelines.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- HSA
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Pet-friendly Office
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Company Equity
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training