Data Engineer

Overview: The Los Angeles Angels are seeking a Data Engineer (Baseball Systems Developer) to join the Baseball Operations’ Research & Development team. In this role, you will work with other developers to design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure that powers the Angels decision-making processes across scouting, player development, and in-game strategy. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Research and Development. This position is benefit-eligible including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K eligibility; employee contributions after 3 months, employer matching and safe harbor after 1 year and 1000 hours of employment and additional perks not listed above. The expected annual salary for this position can range from $95,000-$110,000. Final offers for this role will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines to collect, transform, and store large volumes of baseball-related data from multiple sourcesSchedule automated job processes to ingest, aggregate, and manipulate data in real or near-real timeWork closely with data scientists, developers, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure data quality, availability, and accessibilityImplement data validation and monitoring tools to ensure system reliability and data integrityContribute to system design decisions and engineering best practices within Baseball Operations Required Qualifications: Solid working knowledge of Python (2+ years strongly preferred), preferably using pandas Proficient in SQL principles, including table keys, indexes, data modeling, and stored proceduresAbility to design scalable, high-performance data solutionsExperience using 3rd-party API documentation to build dynamic systemsWork in-person at Angel Stadium most days with occasional opportunity for remote workAbility and willingness to work and/or be on-call during nights and weekends as necessary, especially during the baseball season Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing, building, and maintaining relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc)Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools like Airflow or DagsterAbility to design and implement CI/CD pipelines for testing and deploying applicationsExperience managing Linux or Windows servers using Bash or PowershellBasic knowledge of storage solutions (NAS, file systems, etc) for storing large volumes of non-relational dataFamiliarity with cloud-based computing and data warehousing concepts (GCP preferred)Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersA passion for baseball analytics Physical Demands: Ability to frequently sit for extended periods of time Ability to use hands frequently (for keyboard, mouse and general computer use)Ability to occasionally work in inclement weather (when in stadium)Ability to traverse from office to stadium frequentlyAbility to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. The Angels believe that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and a better decision-making process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.