[Remote] Data & AI Engineer - 90408785 - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amtrak is a leading transportation company that connects businesses and communities across the United States. They are seeking a Data & AI Engineer Specialist who will design, build, and maintain data and AI systems to support data-driven decisions and automation across the organization.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain data pipelines, AI frameworks and integration workflows supporting analytics and AI applicationsImplement data transformation, validation, and quality controls to ensure reliability and compliance with standardsCollaborate with architects, analysts, and data scientists to operationalize data models and business logicParticipate in agile planning, sprint delivery, and retrospectives to continuously improve team performanceDocument technical specifications, lineage, and best practices for data assets and workflowsSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field2–4 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, integration, or software developmentProficiency in Python and SQL with strong foundations in data and AI architecture, including feature pipelines, model serving, and inference patternsUnderstanding of ETL/ELT concepts, APIs, and data pipeline orchestrationStrong experience building federated data and feature models; performance tuning for analytics and AI workloads; designing reusable views and features; implementing caching, row-level security, and data contractsExperience working within cloud or hybrid data environmentsStrong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and deliver high-quality results within an agile frameworkEffective collaboration and communication skills across technical and business stakeholdersExperience with data lakehouse or cloud data platformsFamiliarity with metadata management, lineage, and observability practicesExposure to AI/ML pipeline development, automation frameworks, or MLOps conceptsBenefitsAmtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employees base salary.Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Health, dental, and vision plansHealth savings accountsWellness programsFlexible spending accounts401K retirement plan with employer matchLife insuranceShort and long term disability insurancePaid time offBack-up careAdoption assistanceSurrogacy assistanceReimbursement of education expensesPublic Service Loan Forgiveness eligibilityRailroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefitsRail pass privilegesCompany OverviewAmtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.amtrak.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipAmtrak has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 12 in 2026, 57 in 2025, 40 in 2024, 50 in 2023, 52 in 2022, 42 in 2021, 34 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.