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ML Data Engineer

Ekumen Labs Inc.

Job Overview

Location

LATAM (Remote)

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Ekumen Labs Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a cutting-edge Machine Learning Platform project, playing a pivotal role in shaping the data infrastructure that underpins the entire ML application development lifecycle. This is a high-impact opportunity to contribute significantly to a team that bridges top technology companies with global engineering talent, fostering innovation and empowering businesses with tailored remote engineering solutions.
• In this role, you will be instrumental in the day-to-day operations and advancement of critical data systems. Your responsibilities will include diligently monitoring, investigating, and resolving issues that arise within data ingestion pipelines. Beyond immediate problem-solving, you will be tasked with implementing robust, long-term solutions to prevent recurrence and enhance system stability. You will serve as a key data expert, dedicating time to optimizing complex queries, contributing significantly to strategic data architecture decisions, and guiding teams to maximize their utilization and understanding of available data assets. Furthermore, you will provide essential infrastructure support, focusing on enhancing the scalability, stability, and security of internal systems to meet growing demands and evolving project requirements.
• A significant aspect of your role will involve elevating the standard of code quality across the team. This will be achieved through the implementation of comprehensive automation strategies, rigorous unit testing, and conducting thoughtful, constructive code reviews. Maintaining clear and accessible documentation for code, design decisions, and data sources will be crucial for ensuring the long-term maintainability of your work and enabling seamless collaboration and knowledge transfer among teammates. You will actively collaborate across various engineering disciplines, including robotics, backend engineering, and platform teams, to dissect and resolve intricate data challenges at scale. This collaborative environment encourages a proactive approach to problem-solving and a shared commitment to achieving project goals.
• This position offers a unique chance to deepen your expertise in data engineering within the specialized domain of Machine Learning platforms. You will gain invaluable experience in supporting the full ML development lifecycle, from the critical stages of data ingestion and annotation to the exploratory phases and ongoing platform support. By working closely with roboticists, backend engineers, and platform teams, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of complex data challenges and their solutions in a real-world, high-stakes environment. The role provides an excellent platform to hone your skills in optimizing data pipelines, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of data infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to learn and apply best coding practices, including automation, unit testing, and code reviews, thereby raising the overall quality and maintainability of the codebase. This role is designed for individuals who are passionate about technology, eager to learn new tools and frameworks, and driven to solve challenging problems, contributing to Ekumen's mission of empowering companies with exceptional engineering talent.
• The team at Ekumen Labs Inc. is a passionate group of technologists dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. They thrive on tackling complex challenges and are committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions. The company culture emphasizes technical expertise, a continuous learning mindset, and a collaborative spirit, essential for success in a global, remote-first environment. You'll be joining a community that values ingenuity and provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and development, all while working with leading technology companies.
• This role is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact on the development of advanced ML platforms. You will be at the forefront of data infrastructure innovation, directly influencing the success of machine learning applications. The experience gained in optimizing data pipelines, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with diverse engineering teams will be highly valuable for career advancement in the data engineering and machine learning fields. You will also contribute to Ekumen's mission of connecting top-tier engineering talent with global opportunities, fostering a dynamic and innovative work environment.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with a strong background in data infrastructure.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball.
• Experience designing and maintaining data pipelines with an eye for performance and reliability.
• A proactive, ownership-driven attitude, you spot problems before they escalate.
• Strong English communication skills (B2/C1).

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunity (LATAM).
• Opportunity to work with top-level technology companies.
• Be part of a passionate community that thrives on challenges and values technical expertise.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities with new languages, tools, and frameworks.
• Contribute to shaping data infrastructure for ML application development lifecycle.

Skills & Technologies

AWS

Azure

GCP

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About Ekumen Labs Inc.

Ekumen Labs is a software engineering consultancy headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with additional offices in the United States and Japan. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in robotics, artificial intelligence, and real-time systems, providing development, integration, and support services for autonomous platforms, ROS-based projects, and safety-critical applications. Its engineers contribute extensively to open-source robotics communities, notably ROS and Gazebo, and partner with global technology firms to accelerate product readiness. Ekumen combines deep expertise in C++, Python, and modern software practices to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions across automotive, logistics, agricultural, and consumer robotics sectors.

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