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Principal Engineer

Fox Corporation produces and distributes content through leading brands including FOX News Media, FOX Sports, FOX Entertainment, FOX Television Stations and Tubi Media Group.
$160,000 - $213,000
Data
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS · Media

Description For Principal Engineer

Fox Corporation is seeking a Principal Engineer to join their Data Platform team, offering an exciting opportunity to drive enterprise AI transformation and data engineering excellence. This role, based in Los Angeles or New York, comes with a competitive salary range of $160,000-$213,000 annually.

The position sits at the intersection of data engineering and AI/ML infrastructure, with a particular focus on enabling Generative AI use cases. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing sophisticated data solutions that power Fox's transformation into a data-driven organization. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in both traditional data engineering and cutting-edge AI technologies.

Key responsibilities include designing reference architectures for Gen AI deployments, building applications with foundation models like GPT-4 and Gemini, and creating intelligent agents and copilots. You'll lead the technical vision for data engineering across the organization, mentoring other engineers and establishing best practices for scalable, reliable data pipelines.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data engineering, with hands-on experience in modern tools like Databricks, Snowflake, and AWS services. Strong proficiency in Python, PySpark, and advanced SQL is essential, along with experience in distributed systems and real-time data processing. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and annual bonus opportunities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior technical expert who wants to make a significant impact at a major media company. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies while helping Fox leverage data and AI to transform its business. The hybrid work arrangement offers flexibility while maintaining collaborative opportunities with talented teams across Fox's entertainment, news, and sports divisions.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Engineer

  • Define reference architectures for secure, scalable Gen AI deployments
  • Build and optimize applications using foundation models
  • Create intelligent agents, copilots, and chat-based interfaces
  • Lead design and architecture of robust, scalable data solutions
  • Develop scalable data pipelines for analytics and AI use cases
  • Mentor and build data engineering community of practice
  • Drive innovation through research on emerging technologies
  • Collaborate with business leaders and technical teams
  • Develop enterprise-wide data model and metadata strategy
  • Implement data governance and compliance protocols
  • Create documentation for systems and data standards

Requirements For Principal Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience in delivering AI copilots, knowledge assistants, and NLP bots
  • Expert level data engineering experience
  • Knowledge of data management concepts and modeling techniques
  • Experience with modern data engineering stack (Databricks, Snowflake, AWS)
  • Proficiency in Python, PySpark
  • Expertise in Advanced SQL programming
  • Experience with distributed data architectures
  • Experience with real-time data streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, Flink)
  • Experience with CI/CD using Github Actions or Jenkins
  • Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills

Benefits For Principal Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off
  • Annual discretionary bonus

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