Principal Data Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join our team at Simple Machines, a global technology consultancy. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for technical direction, platform design, and architectural decision-making for modern, cloud-native data platforms. You will design and build greenfield data platforms, real-time pipelines, and data products for clients who are serious about using data properly.

Requirements

• Strong Python and SQL
• Deep experience with Spark and modern data platforms (Databricks / Snowflake)
• Solid grasp of cloud data services (AWS or GCP)
• Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, Pulumi)
• CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD
• Data testing and quality frameworks (dbt, Great Expectations, Soda)
• Experience in consulting or professional services environments
• Strong consulting instincts — able to challenge assumptions and guide clients toward better outcomes
• Comfortable mentoring senior engineers and influencing technical culture

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance