Empire State Realty Trust · 6 hours ago
Data Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expEmpire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a NYC-focused REIT that operates a portfolio of modernized office, retail, and multifamily assets. The Data Engineer will design and support AI and automation initiatives to enhance business efficiency and insight, collaborating with various teams to deliver scalable data and AI solutions.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy AI-driven solutions using Python, APIs, and enterprise platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Agentforce, internal automation tools, Agentic AI Assistance)
Partner with business and analytics teams to identify and prioritize automation opportunities that streamline workflows and enhance decision-making
Integrate AI capabilities into existing enterprise systems and applications to improve operational efficiency
Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipeline, ETL workflows and integrations using Informatica, Azure Services, Microsoft Fabric, and Semantic Models for Power BI to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable data ingestion and transformation
Manage the enterprise Data Lake Architecture to support analytics, reporting, and AI model training, including ingestion, transformation, and overall data management
Uphold data governance standards, including lineage tracking, data quality, and documentation
Build and maintain integrations between applications, databases, and cloud platforms using APIs, middleware, and native connectors (e.g., REST/GraphQL API)
Optimize data flow between operational, analytical, and AI systems to ensure scalability, performance, and security
Collaborate with IT and application teams to standardize integration patterns and enforce governance
Curate and publish high-quality datasets for analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, including developing and maintaining semantic models and enterprise data schemas
Partner with business stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable data models and AI workflows
Enable self-service analytics and enhance business intelligence capabilities across the enterprise
Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for technical specifications, data flows, integration architecture, and AI models
Enforce compliance with data security, access control, and governance frameworks
Implement monitoring and alerting for data quality, pipeline performance, and AI model accuracy
Adhere to Project Management Office (PMO) best practices
Support overall data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI practices
Qualification
Required
Strong proficiency in Informatica, SQL, Python, and Power BI
Experience with AI/ML frameworks, LLM-based tools, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Hands-on experience developing and maintaining API integrations
Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and security best practices
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to collaborate across teams and translate technical concepts into business value
Deep expertise in enterprise architecture, complex application design, AI integration, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative solutions
Demonstrate deep, active listening to better understand another's motivations, reality, and perspectives
Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and building trust with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Dedication to refining development practices, adopting industry best practices, and driving sustainable organizational scalability
Development of SMART goals, followed by the timely execution of deliverables aligned with our IT roadmap which will be measure of employee and team success
Commitment to ethical, secure, and responsible data and AI practices
Bachelor's degree in computer science, data engineering, data science, information systems, or related fields
5–8 years of experience in data integration, analytics, or related fields 5+ years of ticketing / attraction focused experience
Proven experience managing data pipelines, AI integrations, and enterprise analytics environments
Preferred
Exposure to real estate, REIT, or property technology environments
Benefits
Competitive base salary and bonus
Health/Dental/Vision insurance
Company sponsored Life, AD&D, STD (with Salary Continuation), and LTD Insurance
Voluntary Enhanced LTD Program
Voluntary Hospital, Accident, and Cancer Programs
401(k) with 100% match up to 5%
Paid parental leave
Pre-tax transit accounts
Employee Assistance Program for emotional, financial, and legal support
Generous paid time off
Flex remote work time
Flex Summer Fridays
Employee engagement programs
Volunteer time off
Continuing education
Complimentary Empire State Building Observatory access
Complimentary gym membership and other wellness benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Company
Empire State Realty Trust
Under CEO Anthony Malkin, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT).
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$940M2024-04-10Post Ipo Debt· $225M
2024-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $715M
2013-10-03IPO
Leadership Team
Anthony Malkin
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-02-05
2026-01-16
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