Job Classification:
Technology
- Engineering & Cloud As an AI/Data Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain scalable data and AI solutions supporting business and analytics needs on modern cloud platforms.
You will work closely with senior engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to develop data pipelines, enable analytics, and integrate AI capabilities into applications. This role will focus on hands-on engineering, including data ingestion, transformation, and enabling AI use cases such as semantic search and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). You will contribute to building reusable data frameworks and accelerating adoption of cloud-native data and AI technologies. This role is based in our office in Newark, NJ following a hybrid work structure with on-site presence required 3 days per week.
What you can expect:
- Build and maintain scalable data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
- Develop solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, or similar
- Implement data quality checks, transformations, and data modeling
- Work with large-scale datasets using PySpark / SQL
- Deploy and integrate machine learning models into pipelines
- Develop AI-powered solutions (semantic search, embeddings, RAG)
- Build and expose data and AI services via APIs
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
- Implement best practices for data security, governance, and access
- Monitor and troubleshoot pipelines and AI systems
- Collaborate with analysts, scientists, and stakeholders
- Contribute to documentation and reusable components What you will bring:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
- 3-6 years of experience in data/AI engineering
- Strong Python and SQL skills
- Experience with data pipeline tools (ADF, Fabric, AWS Glue, etc.)
- Experience with Spark/PySpark
- Familiarity with data lakes and warehouses
- Experience deploying ML models
- Basic MLOps understanding
- Exposure to Generative AI (embeddings, RAG, LLM APIs)
- Experience with REST APIs and microservices
- Familiarity with CI/CD and Git
- Understanding of data governance and security
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement.
If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.
Note:
Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The annual base salary range for this role is from $115,000 to $155,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.
What we offer you:
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). Company-funded pension plan. Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development. Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week. Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com. If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance. Prudential Financial, Inc. (
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PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential's diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential's iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (
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PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM's businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.
