Principal Implementation Engineer 780

Protegrity•Palo Alto, CA

21h

About The Position

At Protegrity, we lead innovation by using AI and quantum-resistant cryptography to transform data protection across cloud-native, hybrid, on-premises, and open source environments. We leverage advanced cryptographic methods such as tokenization, format-preserving encryption, and quantum-resilient techniques to protect sensitive data. As a global leader in data security, our mission is to ensure that data isn’t just valuable but also usable, trusted, and safe. Protegrity offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation and collaboration, with the ability to make a meaningful impact on the industry while working alongside some of the brightest minds. Together, we are redefining how the world safeguards data, enabling organizations to thrive in a GenAI era where data is the ultimate currency. If you're ready to shape the future of data security, Protegrity is the place for you. This is a hands-on, delivery first Principal IC role with a clear 70% focus on delivery and execution and 30% on architecture and design. It’s ideal for a senior engineer who thrives in complex enterprise implementations, enjoys technical leadership, and wants direct customer impact. You’ll serve as a technical authority within delivery—owning execution, setting standards, mentoring senior engineers, and stepping in as the escalation point for high-impact engagements.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in enterprise software implementation, integration engineering, or technical delivery
Strong hands-on experience with Python, plus one additional language (e.g., Java, C#)
Deep experience with APIs, integrations, and data movement (REST, ETL, transformation pipelines)
Advanced experience with cloud-native and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes)
Proven multi-cloud experience across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
Strong Linux administration, scripting, and production troubleshooting skills
Demonstrated ability to lead technically without people management responsibility
Comfortable operating independently across multiple concurrent initiatives

Nice To Haves

Cloud certifications at the Professional / Expert level (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Kubernetes certification (CKA) or equivalent real-world experience
Experience delivering integration-heavy platforms in complex enterprise environments
Background designing secure, scalable solutions aligned with enterprise security standards

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end implementation and validation of platform components across complex client environments
Act as the technical escalation point for delivery challenges and critical customer engagements
Mentor and guide Senior Implementation Engineers; raise the bar on delivery quality and best practices
Drive installations, configuration, and performance validation for enterprise deployments
Lead troubleshooting and optimization during key delivery milestones and customer technical discussions
Own time boxed discovery and design work (approximately 30% of the role) when the Lead Architect is unavailable
Partner with the Lead Architect on architecture reviews and peer design sessions
Define and evolve technical delivery standards, frameworks, and reusable assets