Data Engineer II

CoStar Group

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$103,000–$153,000 / yr
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $160k
This role $128k
$92k most similar roles pay here $203k

This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $126,800–$192,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $128k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About CoStar Group

CoStar Group is the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces, including CoStar, Apartments.com, and LoopNet platforms. Industry: Commercial Real Estate Data & Analytics

CoStar Group currently has 65 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $134,500–$191,500 across 64 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Data Engineer II

Data Engineer II - Homes.com - Arlington, VA joins the team to build sitewide tracking architecture and develop data engineering infrastructure for the real estate portal. The role involves designing dimensional models, building secure data lakehouses using Medallion Architecture, and developing scalable pipelines and ETL processes. You will manage automated data infrastructure, integrate disparate sources into existing models, and ensure data integrity through governance and monitoring frameworks. Key responsibilities include optimizing Spark jobs and integrating machine learning into data pipelines to provide insights into consumer behavior. The role requires proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and Object-Oriented Programming, alongside experience with Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, and AWS services like S3 and Terraform. You will also utilize AI tools like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to enhance engineering productivity while managing data at a terabyte scale.

What does a Data Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $160500 from 60 postings across 6 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and implement dimensional modeling, database designs, and cloud data platform structures using Databricks or Snowflake.
  • Develop scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to integrate data from disparate sources into existing models.
  • Build and deploy AI/ML models integrated into data pipelines to drive business insights.
  • Manage automated data infrastructure and sitewide tracking architecture to provide analytics for product usage.
  • Implement data governance, lineage tracking, and monitoring frameworks to ensure data integrity and quality.
  • Optimize query performance and manage large-scale data processing workflows using Spark and Python.
  • Automate the deployment of data pipelines and infrastructure using AWS DevOps and CI/CD best practices.
  • Mentor engineers and analysts while translating complex technical requirements into actionable business solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person college or university.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in software development delivering high-quality solutions.
  • Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL for data engineering tasks.
  • Solid foundation in Object-Oriented Programming principles and best practices.
  • Proven record of designing enterprise-level secure data platforms and building products at terabyte scale.
  • Experience with cloud-based relational and non-relational databases.
  • Knowledge of business intelligence software, AI technologies, and hands-on experience with AI development tools.
  • Familiarity with Databricks, Snowflake, AWS/Azure, NoSQL, Kafka, or LLMs (preferred).

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