Embedded Systems Data Engineer

Job#: 3027440 Job Description: Role: Embedded Systems Data Engineer Duration: 6-month contract Location: Hybrid Position Overview This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data solutions that enable efficient, accurate collection, processing, and analysis of large volumes of data. The Senior Analytics Engineer will act as a technical force multiplier—translating analytics concepts into production‑ready code, schemas, and validation assets that enable feature engineering teams to adopt data contracts seamlessly. This position sits at the intersection of data engineering, software engineering, and automotive/IoT systems, with a strong emphasis on “analytics as code,” schema governance, and developer enablement. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand current and future data requirements • Design, build, and maintain reliable, efficient, and scalable data infrastructure for data collection, storage, transformation, and analysis • Plan, design, and implement scalable data solutions, including data pipelines, data models, and supporting applications • Design, implement, and maintain data platforms such as data warehouses, data lakes, and data lakehouse architectures for both structured and unstructured data • Develop analytical tools, algorithms, scripts, and automation to support data engineering workflows • Ensure optimal performance of data solutions and proactively identify improvement opportunities Role Focus: Instrumentation & Data Contracts This role serves as the Technical Implementation Lead for Data Contracts, enabling frictionless adoption by feature engineering teams. Core Responsibilities • Translate measurement plans into production‑ready Data Contracts (YAML/JSON schemas) • Build reusable unit tests (Python / PyTest) for CI/CD pipelines to validate event firing, schema adherence, and payload accuracy • Own schema versioning and evolution in GitHub, ensuring backward compatibility • Optimize instrumentation for vehicle constraints, including LTE bandwidth and 12V battery usage, avoiding unnecessary wake‑ups • Bridge business requirements to hardware‑level signals (TCU/ECU), APIs, and telemetry logic • Provide a “white‑glove” developer experience by delivering ready‑to‑use schemas, tests, and documentation Required Skills • Python • Strong experience with GitHub, YAML, and JSON • Experience treating analytics and data definitions as code • Ability to write automated unit tests and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines Preferred Skills • Telematics • Business Process Support Experience Requirements • 7+ years of data engineering experience Preferred Experience • 5+ years total technical experience with a background in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, or Embedded Systems • 3+ years of code‑based analytics, including Python, GitHub, and CI/CD (beyond SQL or BI tools) • Prior experience in automotive, IoT, or hardware‑constrained environments, including vehicle telemetry, connected devices, or embedded systems • Familiarity with constraints such as bandwidth limitations, battery usage, and device sleep states Education Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Education • Master’s Degree Technology Stack • Languages: Python, YAML, JSON, SQL • Tools: GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, PyTest • Domain: Automotive, IoT Telemetry, Data Contracts, TCU/ECU systems EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. 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