Newsela

Data Engineer

Newsela$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in software engineering, data engineering, or SIS specialist roles.
  • Hands-on experience with K-12 platforms and Student Information Systems, including APIs and data workflows.
  • Proficient in SQL, Python, and ETL/ELT tools.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and data exchange methods like SFTP.
  • Understanding of data warehousing concepts and data quality assurance techniques.
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to translate data requirements into technical solutions.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain custom integrations and ETL processes for K-12 data systems.
  • Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines for efficiency.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to assess and meet data needs.
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation for systems and processes.
  • Monitor data flow issues and adapt to API changes as needed.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects impacting school operations.
  • Perform quality assurance on datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contributions.
  • Fully remote work with a monthly tech stipend.
  • Inclusive family-support benefits such as parental leave and fertility support.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching for financial security.
  • Flexible PTO, paid sick time, and company holidays, including a winter break.
  • Annual professional development allowance for training and educational growth.
  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful educational initiatives.
Full Job Description
The Role:

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining integrations, automating data workflows, and ensuring data accuracy and availability across educational platforms. You'll play a key role in supporting school operations.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Develop and maintain custom integrations and ETL processes between K-12 data and internal/external systems.
  • Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver robust, scalable solutions.
  • Maintain technical documentation for systems, data models, and processes.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data flow issues and respond to API changes.
  • Participate in cross-functional projects related to school operations, enrollment, attendance, and performance data.
  • Perform quality assurance (QA) on downstream data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with customer requirements.

About You:
  • 4+ years of experience in a software engineering, data engineering, or SIS specialist role.
  • Hands-on experience with Student Information Systems or other K-12 platforms, including APIs, data exports/imports, and plugin development.
  • Strong skills in SQL, Python, and ETL/ELT tools.
  • Experience working with RESTful APIs, SFTP, and other data exchange methods.
  • Experience in working with educational data.
  • Familiarity with data warehousing concepts.
  • Experience with data quality assurance practices and tools, including validation and reconciliation of datasets.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to translate customer data requirements into technical specifications and QA checks.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote position.


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Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's individual skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits.

Base Compensation Range

$100,000-$120,800 USD

About Newsela

Newsela is an education technology company that provides online news articles and other content to K-12 schools. The company was founded in 2012 by Matthew Gross and Dan Cogan-Drew and is headquartered in New York City. Newsela's platform allows teachers to assign articles at different reading levels, making it easier for students with different reading abilities to access the same content. The company has partnerships with major publishers such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and National Geographic. Newsela has raised over $100 million in funding from investors such as TCV, Kleiner Perkins, and Owl Ventures.
Learn more about Newsela
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2012

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