Principal Data Engineer
WizardSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Data Storage, Data Infrastructure, Cloud & Data CenterIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Engineering, or a related field, and possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in Data Management. Strong knowledge of data engineering principles, tools, and technologies is required, along with experience designing and implementing data pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes utilizing modern components such as Spark, Iceberg, Delta Lake, Scala, and Python. Furthermore, experience defining and enforcing data governance policies, including data security controls and privacy regulations, is essential.
Responsibilities
The Principal Engineer will provide strategic direction and technical oversight for a greenfield initiative focused on rebuilding and modernizing the data warehouse infrastructure, offering guidance on data architecture, solution design, and implementation strategies. They will be responsible for designing and implementing data pipelines, data warehouse, and data lake solutions, maintaining data governance policies, defining end-to-end data flows and data lineage, and serving as a liaison between various teams. Additionally, the role involves maintaining data asset inventory, ensuring best practices for data democratization, offering insight into industry trends, and continuously improving team skills.
Skills
Data engineering
Data architecture
Data warehouse
Solution design
Data modernization
Data infrastructure
Technical oversight
Strategic direction
Western Digital
Provides data storage solutions and services
About Western Digital
Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.
Key Metrics
San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$927.9MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees