Principal Data Engineer

As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will benefit from an environment where everything is achievable. We aim to be a place where you can:

• Write Your Career Story.  Because we are solving some of the most difficult problems in global commerce, you have the opportunity to write the story that will make your career.
• Experience Global Impact and Global Connection.  At ShipBob we benefit from diverse cultures and perspectives in service of the global community.
• Grow With An Ownership Mindset. We believe that great innovation comes from great transparency.  We are more resilient and more creative when we have an inclusive and transparent culture where everyone knows our strengths and opportunities.

Title: Principal Data Engineer 

Location: Remote in these states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, KS, KY, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI 

Role Description: 
 
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in shaping the overall data strategy, driving innovation, and influencing key business outcomes through advanced data solutions. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and optimizing our data infrastructure, leveraging emerging technologies to create scalable and efficient systems. You will steer complex technical projects, mentor team members, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our data platforms not only meet current needs but also anticipate future issues and opportunities.

What you’ll do: 

• Play a key role in defining and executing the data strategy for the organization, driving innovation, and influencing business outcomes through advanced data solutions. Guide by example, providing expert guidance and hands-on development for complex engineering problems. 
• Architect, design, and implement scalable data solutions that support diverse business needs across the organization. Take full ownership of the entire data pipeline, from data ingestion and processing to storage, management, and delivery, ensuring seamless integration and high data quality. 
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, researching and experimenting with new tools, methodologies, and platforms to continually enhance the data infrastructure. Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that align with the company’s strategic goals. 
• Leverage cloud platforms to ensure the scalability, performance, and reliability of our data infrastructure. Optimize databases through indexing, query optimization, and schema design, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime. 
• Run the modernization of existing data architectures, implementing advanced technologies and methodologies. Plan and execute complex migrations to cutting-edge platforms and ensuring minimal disruption and high data integrity. 
• Work closely with various departments, including Data Science, Analytics, Product, Compliance, and Engineering, to design cohesive data models, schemas, and storage solutions that meet both technical and business requirements. Translate business needs into technical specifications, driving projects that enhance customer experiences and outcomes. 
• Create and set best practices for data ingestion, integration, and access patterns to support both real-time and batch-based consumer data needs.   
• Implement and maintain robust data governance practices to ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations (CCPA, GDPR, etc..). Establish and enforce standards for data ingestion, integration, processing, and delivery to ensure data quality and consistency. 
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. 
• Develop detailed documentation to capture design specifications and processes, ensuring ongoing maintenance is supported and facilitating effective k