# Data Engineer at Newsela

- Company: Newsela
- What the company does: Content Aligned To National & State Standard, Flexible To Support Relevant Curriculum. Find the Perfect Piece Of Content For Lessons. Go beyond the book. Backed by Kleiner Perkins and Techstars.
- Company website: https://newsela.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Remote - US
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-06-23
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/newsela/jobs/7985789
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/newsela-data-engineer/

## About the role

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer with deep domain knowledge in the K-12 education ecosystem to join our 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.

## What they're looking for

- 4+ years of experience in a software engineering, data engineering, or SIS specialist role
- Must have hands-on experience with Student Information Systems (PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward, or similar platform), including APIs, data exports/imports, and plugin development
- Strong skills in SQL, Python, and ETL/ELT tools
- Experience engineering data solutions specifically within K-12 education
- Experience working with RESTful APIs, SFTP, and other data exchange methods
- Experience working with data warehouses

Tags: Technology