Principal Engineering Manager, Data Engineering

Jobgether

1d • $160,200 - $425,000 • Remote

About The Position

This role leads a distributed Data Engineering team responsible for building scalable, high-performance data pipelines and analytics systems. You will guide architecture decisions, ensure cross-team alignment, and mentor engineers to maintain high-quality software and robust data models. The position requires a balance of technical expertise and strategic oversight, driving projects that impact the entire organization while fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration. You will coordinate with product, design, and engineering teams to define priorities, resolve challenges, and deliver solutions that enable data-driven decision-making. This role thrives in a remote-first, global environment where asynchronous communication and cross-functional problem-solving are key. You will influence engineering practices, improve systems, and ensure that data architecture meets both business and technical objectives.

Requirements

• 11+ years of experience in software engineering or a related technical field, with extensive experience delivering production software in languages such as C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Go, Ruby, Rust, or Python.
• 5+ years of people management experience, including mentoring and leading engineering teams.
• Experience designing and implementing data strategies, including scalable pipelines, integrations, and data models.
• Familiarity with relational (e.g., MySQL) and non-relational databases (e.g., Cosmos DB), including operating clusters at scale.
• Proficiency in cloud environments, Azure services (Blob, Table, Redis Cache, Data Explorer), and Cloud Native Compute Foundation (CNCF) concepts.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and other engineering groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable working asynchronously in a distributed environment.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering best practices, architecture patterns, and scalable system design.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across data engineering initiatives.
• Drive cross-team collaboration to improve engineering processes, systems, and data platforms.
• Mentor and coach engineers, offering code reviews and professional development opportunities.
• Define project priorities in collaboration with product and engineering leads to meet business objectives.
• Ensure high-quality, consistent software and data solutions aligned with organizational standards.
• Participate in critical customer conversations to understand data needs and pain points.
• Support company-wide initiatives, including embedding in squads to tackle strategic challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($160,200 – $425,000/year) based on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Eligibility for annual bonus, stock options, and other performance-based rewards.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility to collaborate across global teams.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership in a world-class engineering organization.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies, data engineering tools, and a collaborative, high-impact culture.
• Supportive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with accommodations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal