66 Degrees
Associate Data Engineer, Gradient Specialist
$70K–$75K
Chicago, IL +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois, United States - Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or similar; graduating in Spring 2027.
- Visa sponsorship
- Cannot sponsor or transfer any visas.
About the job
A recent-graduate training role preparing candidates for data engineering and technology consulting work, including Google Cloud certification and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
What you'll do
- Complete the Gradient Development Program training.
- Pursue and obtain Google Cloud Platform Certifications for the matched career track.
- Work with technical and business leads to turn global business requirements into sound solutions.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or similar, graduating in Spring 2027.
- Programming or scripting experience in any language.
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Able to work independently or in a team and commit to the program and subsequent technical career.
Nice to have
- Python.
Pay
$70,000 — $75,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Google Cloud Platform, Python
AI focus
The role prepares specialists to help enterprises transform data into intelligent solutions. AI tools are also used in recruitment for sourcing, role analysis, and capturing interview highlights; final hiring decisions are made by humans.
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