Senior Principal Architect at Cognite

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of development experience
5+ years of experience working with data integration, data engineering, big data technologies or similar
Experience architecting complex systems at scale
Good overview of data engineering technologies like Spark, Airflow/Conductor, Kafka, ETL/ELT, Blob storage/Parquet/Iceberg/Delta tables, Langgraph
Experience building products that use probabilistic technologies such as

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design of our data integration and contextualization services
Make technical decisions that give Cognite a competitive edge
Take advantage of recent advancements in AI to develop a future-proof data integration product
Ensure that the architecture in the Data Integration Product Area is aligned with Cognite’s architecture principles, that it is scalable, can meet its SLOs and that cloud cost scales in a reasonable manner
As part of the Office of the CTO, contribute to the overall architecture and architecture principles at Cognite
Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, libraries and tools and drive the adoption of these in our teams
Lead by example by working with the teams to ensure the right level of standardization (and to help out where specialization is needed)
Work cross functionally to understand the needs of our customers, partners and delivery services with regards to data integration
Work closely with delivery teams and other product areas to ensure our data integration capabilities cater to their needs and works well with the rest of our product, for example by making sure that AI agents can be embedded into our data pipelines
Mentor senior developers

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software ArchitectureData IngestionData StagingData TransformationData ContextualizationData Pipeline OrchestrationScalable PlatformsAIIndustrial Data

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Principal Architect role?

You will lead the technical design of data integration and contextualization services, make technical decisions for competitive advantage, leverage AI advancements, ensure architecture alignment with principles for scalability and cost efficiency, and contribute to overall Cognite architecture.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are Cognite's core values?

Cognite's values are Impact (result-oriented), Ownership (embracing responsibility and inclusivity), and Relentless (pursuit of innovation, facing challenges head-on).

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Principal Architect position?

A highly skilled and motivated software architect who can lead design, development, and evolution of data integration architecture, covering ingestion, staging, transformation, contextualization, and orchestration, with ability to leverage generative AI and make technology choices for long-term competitive advantage.

Cognite

Industrial data management for asset-heavy industries

About Cognite

Cognite specializes in managing industrial data and facilitating digital transformation for asset-heavy industries like oil and gas, power and utilities, and manufacturing. Its main product, Cognite Data Fusion, integrates and organizes data from various sources, making it easier for businesses to analyze and utilize this information effectively. This process, known as data contextualization, enhances the relevance of data for better decision-making. Cognite operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, allowing clients to subscribe to its software, which provides a consistent revenue stream and access to ongoing updates. Additionally, Cognite offers consulting services to assist clients in optimizing their use of the software. The company's goal is to help industries improve their operations through better data management and digital solutions.

Bærum, NorwayHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$219.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive Compensation + 401(k) with employer matching

Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages with premiums fully covered for employees and all dependents

Unlimited PTO + flexibility to enjoy it

Paid Parental Leave Program

Learning & Development Stipends

Global Mobility & Exchange Program

Company Paid Friday Lunch via DoorDash + Fully Stocked Fridges in the offices

Risks

Emerging industrial AI startups pose a threat to Cognite's market share.

Geopolitical tensions could disrupt operations in key regions like the Middle East.

Reliance on cloud providers introduces risks related to data security and outages.

Differentiation

Cognite Data Fusion integrates and contextualizes data for asset-heavy industries.

Cognite offers a subscription-based SaaS model, ensuring continuous software updates.

Cognite's solutions enhance safety, sustainability, and efficiency in industrial operations.

Upsides

Cognite's partnership with Google Cloud enhances scalability and security for data management.

The launch of Cognite Embedded opens new innovation avenues for industrial software builders.

Cognite's joint venture with Saudi Aramco expands its influence in the MENA region.

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