Principal Data Engineer
Core
Lead the design and build-out of cross-product data services, defining a governed customer data plane and operationalizing ingestion for batch, streaming, and event data to power ML workflows and AI automation.
Role type
Principal Data Engineer (Data Platform & Productization)
Builds
Cross-product data services, curated datasets, secure query interfaces, product-ready data APIs, and governed data products for ML/AI workflows.
Domain
Application Security / DevSecOps / Data Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
SQL, Python, AWS, Google Cloud, operational database management, analytics store optimization, data modeling, lakehouse patterns, orchestration, streaming systems, ML data preparation
Preferred skills
self-service data platforms, regulated environment experience, data access controls, auditing
Technologies
AWS, Google Cloud, RDS, columnar/OLAP stores, open table formats
Responsibilities
Lead design of cross-product data services; define canonical customer data models; build ingestion patterns for batch/streaming/event data; own operational playbook for data reliability; implement access methods and productize data products; design data models for operational and analytics systems; enable AI automation with reliable data products; partner with stakeholders on roadmap alignment; raise technical bar via architecture reviews and mentoring.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship
