Principal Data Platform Engineer

The Principal Data Platform Engineer will lead the administration, security, and ongoing optimization of an enterprise Snowflake data platform.
This senior individual contributor role is responsible for ensuring the platform remains reliable, scalable, secure, and ready to support growing data needs.
You will design and maintain integrations across Snowflake, AWS services, source systems, and downstream applications.
Working closely with engineering and security teams, you will establish platform standards, strengthen observability, and protect sensitive and regulated information.
You will also drive automation, improve performance and cost efficiency, and develop sustainable operational practices.
As a technical leader, you will influence platform architecture, collaborate with technology stakeholders, and support the transition toward a product-oriented delivery model.
This is a fully remote opportunity open to candidates anywhere in the United States, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate combines extensive data engineering or database administration experience with deep hands-on Snowflake expertise, strong cloud engineering skills, and a practical understanding of enterprise security and platform operations.

• • Annual base salary: $133,000–$170,000, depending on geographic market, skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors.

  • Remote work: Fully remote position available anywhere in the United States.

  • Health insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

  • Health and dependent care accounts: Access to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

  • Life and accident coverage: Life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

  • Retirement savings: 401(k) plan to support long-term financial well-being.

  • Education support: Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and professional development.

  • Wellness resources: Access to resources and programs designed to support physical, financial, and personal well-being.

  • Total compensation package: Benefits and compensation designed to support employees' health, financial security, and overall quality of life. Eligibility may vary according to employment status.