Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer Austin, TX (Hybrid) Up to $175,000 Base Salary US Citizens or Green Card Holders Only (No Sponsorship Available) A leading technology-driven organization is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to play a key leadership role in shaping the future of its enterprise data platform.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced data engineering professional who enjoys combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership. Based on the original job description.

What You'll Do

• Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of modern enterprise data platforms.
• Drive best practices around data governance, security, compliance, and data quality.
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to align data initiatives with organizational goals.
• Design and optimize real-time and large-scale data pipelines that support analytics and AI initiatives.
• Influence technical strategy and decision-making across multiple engineering teams.
• Mentor engineers and help establish engineering standards and scalable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve platform performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• 12+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related disciplines.
• Strong expertise in modern cloud-based data platforms and large-scale data ecosystems.
• Deep knowledge of SQL, data modeling, schema design, and distributed data systems.
• Experience building real-time data pipelines and enterprise-grade data architectures.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Strategic, highly visible role with significant influence on technology direction.
• Opportunity to architect and scale next-generation data capabilities.
• Collaborative environment that values innovation, ownership, and technical excellence.
• Strong compensation package with competitive benefits.
• If you're interested in learning more, please apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.