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Principal Data Engineer

A leader in the computer software industry focused on revolutionizing decision-making with artificial intelligence.
Orlando, FL, USAAtlanta, GA, USATampa, FL, USA
Data
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
11 - 50 Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Worth AI, a pioneering force in computer software, is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to spearhead their data architecture and platform initiatives. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building scalable data solutions that power AI-driven decision-making. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the company's data infrastructure while working with cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing, data warehousing, and machine learning operations. The ideal candidate will lead architecture decisions, implement robust data pipelines, ensure data quality and security, and mentor other engineers. With a comprehensive benefits package and remote work options, Worth AI provides an environment that values extreme ownership, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. The role requires deep expertise in data engineering, cloud platforms, and modern data stack technologies, making it perfect for experienced engineers looking to make a significant impact in an AI-focused organization.

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Responsibilities For Principal Data Engineer

  • Define end-to-end data architecture (lake/lakehouse/warehouse, batch/streaming, CDC, metadata)
  • Set standards for schemas, contracts, orchestration, storage layers, and semantic/metrics models
  • Design and build scalable, observable ELT/ETL and event pipelines
  • Establish ingestion patterns and schema-evolution policies
  • Define dataset SLAs/SLOs, freshness, lineage, and data certification tiers
  • Lead capacity planning, partitioning/clustering, and query optimization
  • Implement encryption, tokenization, and row/column-level security
  • Deliver versioned, documented datasets/features for BI and ML
  • Provide technical leadership across squads; mentor senior/staff engineers
  • Translate business goals into data products with product/analytics leaders

Requirements For Principal Data Engineer

Python
Java
Scala
Kafka
  • 10+ years in data engineering (including 3+ years as staff/principal or equivalent scope)
  • Proven leadership of company-wide data architecture and platform initiatives
  • Deep experience with at least one cloud (AWS) and a modern warehouse or lakehouse
  • Strong SQL and one programming language (Python or Scala/Java)
  • Experience with orchestration (Airflow/Dagster/Prefect), transformations (dbt), and streaming
  • Data modeling (3NF, star, data vault) and semantic/metrics layers
  • Data quality testing, lineage, and observability in production environments
  • Security best practices: RBAC/ABAC, encryption, key management, auditability

Benefits For Principal Data Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • 9 paid Holidays
  • Family Leave
  • Work From Home
  • Free Food & Snacks (Access to Industrious Co-working Membership!)
  • Wellness Resources