WHO WE ARE
Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
As a Lead Data Engineer at Edmentum, you’ll be at the forefront of our data strategy, driving innovation and excellence in data infrastructure and analytics. You’ll lead complex engineering initiatives that empower our teams with reliable, scalable, and insightful data solutions.
In this role you will:
- Design and build scalable data pipelines using modern technologies
- Define and evolve data architecture standards and best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions
- Optimize data systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
- Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence
- Ensure documentation and compliance with data governance policies
- You are highly proficient in Python, SQL, and data engineering frameworks
- You have experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
- You are skilled in ETL processes and pipeline orchestration
- You have a strong grasp of data warehousing and modeling
- You are familiar with big data technologies such as Spark and Hadoop
- You are a collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional teams
- You are an excellent communicator and mentor
- You have a degree in Computer Science or a related field
- You bring 7+ years of experience in data engineering
- You are committed to inclusive and respectful team culture
- You are passionate about driving innovation through data
- You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.
Job Application Deadline: December 9, 2025
At Edmentum, we are committed to pay transparency. The salary range provided reflects market research, the responsibilities of the role, and alignment with our compensation principles. Actual compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill sets. All compensation decisions are individualized and based on the specific circumstances of each candidate.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and a flexible Time Away Program along with 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 wellness day, and a winter office closure at the end of December. Additionally, we provide resources to promote wellness, ensuring you have the support you need both professionally and personally. Our goal is to provide a benefits package that helps you thrive in all aspects of life.
Edmentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as a disabled, recently separated, Armed Forces service medal or other protected veteran (“covered veteran”), marital status, status regarding public assistance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating an environment that supports our employees' physical and mental health. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a covered veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [email protected].
As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-powered tools to support our HR team in reviewing, screening, and managing applications. These tools aim to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness, but final decisions are made by our people. Applicants' personal information (e.g., resume, cover letter, qualifications, and application responses) may be processed by third-party AI tools for tasks like resume parsing, skills matching, candidate ranking, and interview scheduling.
Edmentum’s notice regarding the collection of personal information from interested candidates is available here
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