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KIA · Irvine, CA

# Emerging Field Data Engineer / Specialist

Irvine, California, USA Full-time Data & Analytics 

Listed on KIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on KIA’s careers site →](https://careers-americas.kia.com/kus/job/Irvine-Emerging-Field-Data-Engineer-Specialist-CA-92606/1383852100/)

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## Job description

The purpose of this position is to support the Emerging Field Data Manager and Emerging Field Data Team (EFD) by identifying at an early stage in a model’s life cycle, any emerging potential safety and noncompliance issues through Kia’s Safety Data Analytics Infrastructure (SDAI) system and other supporting applications. This includes review of Kia America (KUS) warranty, Techline, Customer Care, field reports, and quality information reports, as well as NHTSA Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) and other data sources, as applicable.

This position will be responsible for performing detailed screening of potential safety issue alerts and escalating relevant alerts for further data analysis and/or investigation. This involves review of data across data sources to identify frequency, severity, and detectability of alerted issues. The position will also provide verbal reports to management, other Data Evaluation Team (DET) members, and Forensic Engineering & Investigations team members, and support data analysis efforts in the investigation of potential safety and noncompliance issues.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Aug 1, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 79 days
- Location: Irvine, California, USA
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on KIA’s careers site →](https://careers-americas.kia.com/kus/job/Irvine-Emerging-Field-Data-Engineer-Specialist-CA-92606/1383852100/)

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