Data Engineer II - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

Digital Data Engineer II - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey

Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges— the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Your Impact

As a Data Engineer II, you will design, build, and optimize modern data platforms that power advanced analytics and AI solutions. You'll collaborate with clients and interdisciplinary teams to architect scalable pipelines, manage secure and compliant data environments, and unlock the value of complex datasets across industries. You'll sharpen your expertise by working on innovative projects, contributing to R&D, and learning from top-tier talent in a dynamic, global environment.

By ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and production-ready, you will enable clients to accelerate digital transformations, adopt AI responsibly, and achieve measurable business outcomes. Here are some examples of how you might contribute in a given year :

• Develop a streaming data platform to integrate telemetry for predictive maintenance in aerospace systems
• Implement secure data pipelines that reduce time-to-insight for a Fortune 500 utility company
• Optimize large-scale batch and streaming workflows for a global financial services client, cutting infrastructure costs while improving performance
• Develop pipelines for embeddings and vector databases to enable retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for a global defense client

You will work in cross-functional Agile teams with Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, Designers, and domain experts to deliver high-quality analytics solutions. Partnering closely with clients—from data owners to C-level executives—you will shape data ecosystems that drive innovation and long-term resilience.

Growth

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high-performance, high-reward culture—doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues at all levels will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients.

When you join us, you will have :

Qualifications and Skills

Equal Opportunity & Compensation

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS : McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain U.S. jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners in the United States, the reasonable estimated range is $146,600 – $150,000 USD to help you understand what you can expect.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS : McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

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