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Principal Data Engineer

Austin Texas, Remote

Principal Data Engineer

Location: Austin

Reports to: VP of Engineering

Company Mission :
SpyCloud is on a mission to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. SpyCloud’s solutions thwart cyberattacks and protect more than 4 billion accounts worldwide. Cybersecurity is an exciting, evolving space, and being at the forefront of the fight to disrupt cybercrime makes  SpyCloud a special place to work. If you’re driven to align your career with a fantastic mission, look no further!

As a Principal Data Engineer at SpyCloud, you will lead our efforts to modernize data pipelines, optimize costs, and design robust streaming architectures using AWS technologies. You will play a critical role in steering our architectural direction and enhancing our data ingestion and processing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Data Pipeline Modernization: Redesign existing data pipelines to improve efficiency, scalability, and maintainability. Implement state-of-the-art technologies to handle large-scale data operations.
  • Cost Optimization: Regularly analyze and optimize the costs associated with the daily ingestion and processing of large data sets. Employ innovative solutions to reduce expenses without compromising performance.
  • Streaming Architecture: Design and implement streaming data solutions using AWS services (e.g., MSKk, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB). Ensure systems can handle real-time data processing with minimal latency.
  • Leadership in Architecture Review Board: Lead the Architecture Review Board, making strategic decisions about architectural practices and standards. Facilitate discussions and drive consensus among stakeholders.
  • Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for reference architectures and architectural decision records.
  • Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support in their professional development. Encourage best practices in data architecture and engineering.
  • Technology Integration: Evaluate and adopt new technologies and tools to enhance the data architecture and support new data initiatives.
  • Data Strategy Development: Lead the creation and execution of a strategic data plan that aligns with the company’s goals, focusing on data collection, storage, and utilization.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management to align architectural strategies with the product roadmap, ensuring seamless execution and delivery.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in data architecture, especially in a cloud environment.
  • Proven experience with AWS cloud services and streaming architectures.
  • Strong experience in designing and optimizing data pipelines.
  • Excellent leadership skills and experience leading technical teams and projects.
  • Demonstrable experience in cost optimization and financial management of IT resources.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java with hands-on experience in building Kafka based streaming data pipelines
  • Strong understanding of machine learning principles and model lifecycle management.
  • Working knowledge on building and managing MLOps pipelines

We are not currently sponsoring Visas for candidates.

Benefits + Perks

We also look to ensure all SpyCloud employees have the support and benefits they need to stay focused on the mission. In addition to our engaging workspace in South Austin, flexible and remote-friendly work options, and competitive salary package, we also offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

401(k)

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Generous PTO Plan

In-office meals provided

Who We Are

SpyCloud is a place for innovative, collaborative and problem-solvers to thrive. Individually we’re amazing but together, we’re unstoppable. We celebrate diversity and various perspectives and aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action “at will” employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. SpyCloud complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Our culture is something really special. We support a truly worthy and serious mission, but we have fun doing it together. If you are driven, inventive, and collaborative, you’ll fit right in.  To learn more and see insights on your company’s exposed data, visit spycloud.com.

SpyCloud expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment. Improper interference with the ability of SpyCloud's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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Compensation Transparency Policy: At SpyCloud, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. We strive to ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their contributions, and we openly discuss our compensation philosophy and structure. We are committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract and retain top talent, and we encourage open dialogue and feedback regarding compensation matters.

 

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