Data Engineer II - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey (Critical Industries)

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Data Engineer II - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey (Critical Industries)

Job ID : 102727

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. Your work will drive lasting impact. By ensuring data is accurate, accessible, and production-ready, you'll enable clients to accelerate digital transformations, adopt AI responsibly, and achieve measurable business outcomes. Here's 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'll 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'll shape data ecosystems that drive innovation and long-term resilience.

You should expect this role to include at least some work in critical industries (Government, Defense, Aerospace, Utilities, Oil and Gas), but you will have the ability to serve other industries as well. This role offers an exceptional environment to grow as a technologist and collaborator. You'll develop expertise at the intersection of technology and business by tackling diverse challenges while collaborating with some of the best technical and business talent in the world.

Your 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'll 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. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else. When you join us, you will have :

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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.

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For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range

is $146,600 - $150,000 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest

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to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current

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and based on factors such as individual and / or organizational performance.

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.

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Job Skill Group - N / A

Job Skill Code - DSAD - Data Engineer II

Function - Technology

Industry - High Tech

Post to LinkedIn - Yes

Posted to LinkedIn Date - Thu Oct 23 00 : 00 : 00 GMT 2025

LinkedIn Posting City - New York

LinkedIn Posting State / Province - New York

LinkedIn Posting Country - United States

LinkedIn Job Title - Data Engineer II - QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey (Critical Industries)

LinkedIn Function - Consulting;Engineering;Information Technology

LinkedIn Industry - Computer Software;Information Technology and Services

LinkedIn Seniority Level - Entry level