Senior AI Data Engineer, Data Products & RAG Foundations

Job Description Agilent helps laboratories around the world advance scientific discovery, diagnostic s, and applied market solutions through instruments, software, consumables, services, and deep domain expertise . About the role: As a Senior AI Data Engineer, Data Products & RAG Foundations , you will be a data engineering SME within a cross-functional AI pod, working alongside AI engineers, domain experts, business stakeholders, data owners, and platform teams. Your role is to build data products, pipelines, metadata, and retrieval-ready assets that power AI-enabled business and scientific workflows across the enterprise. Pods do not wait for the enterprise data foundation to be complete; they help build it through execution . Every data product created by the pod is designed for governance, reuse , and long-term value, with the next consumer in mind from day one. Th is role goes beyond traditional da ta engineering. You will work with structured and unstructured data, semantic definitions, quality scoring , lineage, contracts, embeddings, vector search, and retrieval foundations for AI systems. You will also leverag e AI-assisted techniques, such as metadata generation, entity resolution, and conte nt classification, to create trusted, AI -ready data products at scale . You do not need prior experience with Agilent’s internal data architecture. We are looking for a strong data engineer who understands data quality, governance, and AI-ready data foundations and is excited to help shape the future of enterprise AI at Agilent. What you will do: Data Products & Governance Build and maintain AI-ready data products and pipelines for the pod's use case, ensuring appropriate governance , lineage, metadata, access controls, and documentation from the start. Design data products for reuse, treating every asset as a potential enterprise capability rather than a point integration. Da ta Quality and Trust Estab lish d ata quality standards , quality scoring , and model-readiness criteria that support reliable AI behavior and business outcomes. Ensure q u a lity issues are identified and addressed before the y impact downstream AI solutions. Domain Understanding and Partnership Partner with data owners , stewards, business stakeholders, and IT teams to establish trusted definitions , authoritative sources , and domain data models. Ensure AI solutions are ground ed in validated business meaning rather than co nvenience-based access to data . Retrieval and AI Foundations Design r etrieval foundations that support AI applications , including structured and unstructured grounding, vector search, graph -based approaches, and semantic enrichment where appropriate . Apply AI- assisted techniques such as metadata generation, entity resolution, and content classification to improve the quality, scalability, and discoverability of data assets . Eng ineering Delivery and Reuse Design and implement scalable ingestion, integration, and storage frameworks across cloud and on-premises environments. Build reusable data assets, tools, and services that support AI engineers, data scientists, and analytics teams. Contribute reusable data products, patterns, and documentation back to the broader enterprise ecosystem. ​ ​ What success looks like in the first year The pod's use case is running entirely on governed, quality-scored data products, with no undocumented or unsupported data source s . Multiple data products created by the pod have been adopted, reused, or identified for reuse across additional AI or analytic s use cases. Data q uality signals are integrated into AI evaluation and monitoring processes , influencing AI behavior and outcomes. D ata-to-build time has measurably improved through reuse , automation, and process optimization . Qualifications Technical Expertise Strong data engineering experience building AI -ready dat a products , not just warehouse tables and dashboards. Hands-on familiarity with platform s s uch as Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, vector databases, graph stores, and operating under data contracts, lineage, and certification requirements. Experience with RAG foundations , including chunking, embedding, hybrid retrieval, and understanding how retrieval quality impacts agent/ AI behavior and outcome s . Domain and Product Mindset A disposition to work within a business domain , partnering with data stewards and su bject matter experts to understand the me aning behind the data. An instinct to build for reuse, creating assets intended for second consumer s and use cases, not just the first . Communication and Influence Excellent communication and the ability to influence technical and non-technical audiences . Able to build trusted partnersh ips with domain experts, stewards, business stakeholders and functions such as Legal, Quality, and Security. Curiosity and Growth Mindset Curiosity about AI, its opportunities , limitations , staying informed about emerging approaches, while maintaining a healthy skepticism and focus on responsible implementation . A l ifelong learner who continuously adapts skills and w ays of working in a rapidly evolving field . Education and Seniority Bachelor’s or Master’s d egree in Computer Science , Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience . Typically, at least 8+ years of relevant experience for entry to this level. Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: <https://careers.agilent.com/locations> Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws. Travel Required: 10% of the Time Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: Administration