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Principal Data Engineer (Remote)

8th Light
Location
United States
Posted
6 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$151,535-$189,418
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of software experience
  • 7+ years of data engineering experience
  • Experience owning architecture and delivery of modern data platforms
  • Expertise in Databricks and modern lakehouse architecture including Delta Lake and Spark
  • Advanced SQL and Python skills
  • Experience building and optimizing large-scale data pipelines
Nice to have
  • Experience in platform engineering
  • Experience with real-time and streaming data tools such as Kafka, Kinesis, or Pub/Sub
  • Experience delivering production agentic systems, including RAG pipelines and vector search
  • Experience in MLOps
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code
What the job really is

As a Principal Data Engineer at 8th Light, you'll be responsible for leading the architecture and delivery of modern data platforms, shaping client data strategies, and mentoring team members. You'll work closely with clients to gather requirements, design scalable solutions, and ensure high-quality delivery while balancing technology choices and deadlines.

Benefits
  • Robust learning and development program with unlimited access to books, courses, and expert-led training
  • Annual financial stipend and time for learning & development
  • Coworking support for global team
  • Flexible PTO
  • 12 weeks of new parent leave for eligible employees
Things to weigh
  • Remote-first company with distributed teams across the US, Canada, and the UK
  • Consulting engagements typically do not require travel
  • Compensation ranges provided based on geographic structures, with specific ranges for different metro areas
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