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Principal Consultant – Data & AI Engineering

Torq
Location
Plano, TX
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Data & Analytics
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience building data, analytics, or AI-enabled solutions
  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
  • Willingness to work a hybrid schedule (2-3 days per-week onsite)
  • Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Experience acquiring and integrating data from APIs, flat files, databases, and event streams
  • Hands-on experience with data pipelines, ETL/ELT, automation, data quality, and performance optimization
Nice to have
  • CI/CD and modern software engineering practices using tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins
  • Lakehouse, Data Mesh, and Data Product architecture patterns
  • Building analytics applications, data products, APIs, or custom user experiences
  • Experience with AI-assisted development, LLMs, agents, or other applied AI technologies
  • Experience rapidly prototyping and taking solutions from concept through production
What the job really is

As a Principal Consultant in Data & AI Engineering, you will lead projects that transform complex data into actionable insights. Your role involves designing and building data pipelines, developing analytics applications, and implementing AI-enabled workflows, while collaborating with clients to meet their specific business needs. You will also establish data governance practices and support the deployment of solutions in production environments.

Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Best-in-class health/vision/dental benefits
  • Generous 401K options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Opportunity to be a key player at a highly reputable, fast-growing consulting firm
Things to weigh
  • No visa sponsorship available; applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Salary range provided, but hiring near the top of the range is uncommon and depends on individual circumstances.
Job score3.6/5
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Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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