Principal Engineer, Data and Services

Tory Burch • Jersey City, NJ

17d • $175,000 - $220,000

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on data and service engineer with deep expertise in building modern, scalable, and secure data ecosystems. This role involves architecting real-time data pipelines, modernizing legacy systems, and building AI-integrated services to empower digital, retail, and analytics teams. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, align technical solutions with business outcomes, and possess a passion for solving complex data challenges while staying current with new technologies.

Requirements

• 10+ years in software/data engineering, with extensive hands-on experience designing large-scale data platforms.
• Proven success in data modernization, real-time data architecture, and cloud migration.
• Deep knowledge of GCP (BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow), SQL Server, and modern ETL/ELT patterns.
• Strong experience in data governance, lineage, and compliance frameworks.
• Skilled in API development, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, CI/CD, and scripting for workflow automation.
• Strong knowledge of data security, compliance, and governance best practices.
• Experience in API development, microservices, and service integrations.
• Experience in data modernization projects and migrating legacy data systems is must.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator with a mindset of continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to AI and ML integrations in production environments is a strong plus.
• Exposure to AI-driven data solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build robust, near real-time data pipelines using GCP (BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow), SQL Server, and other scalable technologies.
• Lead efforts in modernizing legacy data systems to cloud-native platforms.
• Ensure optimal performance, availability, and security of data infrastructure.
• Develop data models and data processing frameworks that support analytics, AI, and operational use cases.
• Enable AI/ML-powered data products through feature engineering and real-time data flows.
• Partner with data analytics and product teams to integrate intelligent solutions into production environments.
• Evaluate and adopt GenAI/ML APIs to enhance services and customer experience.
• Contribute to the development of robust data governance practices including lineage tracking, cataloging, and quality monitoring.
• Support secure data practices aligned with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Implement frameworks for data stewardship, access control, and auditing.
• Design and develop high-performing APIs and microservices for data access and integrations.
• Drive automation of data workflows using Python and orchestration tools.
• Build CI/CD pipelines to enable faster and safer deployment of data services.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Analysts, and Engineering partners to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Act as a domain expert in technical discussions across digital, retail, and analytics platforms.

Benefits

• Generous benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• Competitive pay and rewards for high performance.
• Generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• Free executive coaching on-demand.
• Opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed