Principal Platform Engineer
Core
Define enterprise-wide platform strategy, vision, and target-state architectures for cloud, data, and AI platforms while owning the full lifecycle of these systems.
Role type
Principal Platform Engineer (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
Enterprise cloud platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Foundry/OpenAI, Databricks, Synapse)
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure, Data Engineering, AI/ML
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
Platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, SRE, enterprise architecture, cost optimization, technical leadership, governance, regulatory alignment
Preferred skills
Azure DevOps, Fabric Analytics, Azure AI, Terraform, Azure Solutions Architect
Technologies
Azure, Databricks, Fabric, Terraform, OpenAI
Responsibilities
Define enterprise-wide platform strategy and target-state architectures; establish standards and guardrails across platform disciplines; drive innovation in cloud, data, and AI; lead major transformation efforts including platform modernization and data center exit; serve as top escalation point for technical decisions; influence enterprise architecture boards and governance practices; lead cost optimization and efficiency initiatives; mentor senior engineers and shape engineering culture; partner with executives to turn strategy into platform capabilities
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
