Data Engineer, Racquet Sports job at Wilson Sporting Goods in Schiller Park, IL
Location: Schiller Park United States Job Description: Overview Data Engineer, Racquet Sports Wilson Innovation Center | Schiller Park, IL (Hybrid) At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream. We believe that being an athlete isn't something you do, it's who you are. It's a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference -and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.
What You'll Do
We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our Racquet R&D team and help build the data infrastructure that powers our consumer-facing products. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, product-driven environment and is passionate about enabling data-rich experiences through scalable pipelines and real-time systems. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Design and implement data pipelines that support product features, personalization, and analytics. Collaborate with product managers, project engineers, and insights engineers to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions. Build and maintain real-time and batch data processing systems using modern frameworks. Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance across all product-integrated data flows. Contribute to the design of data models that support product scalability and user experience. Monitor and optimize data infrastructure for latency, throughput, and cost efficiency. Document data architecture and engineering decisions for cross-functional transparency.
What We're Looking For
This role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field along with 3+ years of relevant experience within the industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Other qualifications include: Proficiency in Python and SQL for data manipulation and pipeline development. Hands-on experience with data lake platforms (e.g., Azure) and data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake). Expertise in transforming legacy datasets into clean, structured tables. Ability to integrate diverse data sources into unified, scalable data models. Familiarity with product development cycles and agile methodologies for iterative delivery. Experience building reports and visualizations to communicate data-driven insights. Exposure to A/B testing frameworks and experimentation platforms for performance evaluation. Knowledge of data privacy and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) in product contexts. Strong foundation in statistical analysis, machine learning, and visualization tools. Excellent communication skills with proven ability to collaborate across functions. What We'll Provide A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program. We also offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including: Medical, dental and vision Pre-tax transit discounts 401(k) with company match Life insurance Paid parental leave Professional development opportunities Volunteering programs Team building outings Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products Summer hours Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams Fun, active company outings around major sports events Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job