MDM Sr Principal Engineer

CBRE; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE seeks a Senior Principal Engineer to lead enterprise Master Data Management using Reltio, shaping data models and complex match/merge rules across CBRE’s core domains.

You will drive the technical vision, integrate MDM with Snowflake, AWS, and governance tools, and ensure scalable, auditable master data across the business. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of MDM implementation experience at enterprise scale.
• Deep expertise with Reltio MDM, including extensive hands-on experience with L3 configuration.
• Mastery of MDM concepts, entity resolution, graph databases, and data governance.
• Proficiency with modern data stacks (Snowflake, AWS) and integration platforms (SnapLogic, REST APIs).
• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into scalable Reltio data models and survivorship workflows.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of driving technical projects from concept to production and explaining complex MDM concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build enterprise-grade Master Data Management solutions natively within Reltio, owning the platform end-to-end.
• Design and configure complex L3 configurations, match/merge rules, survivorship frameworks, and data quality workflows.
• Define and maintain the MDM data model across CBRE's core entity domains - clients, properties, counterparties, and organizations.
• Establish and govern MDM engineering standards for configuration, naming conventions, API usage, and environment management.
• Lead technical integrations between Reltio, Snowflake, AWS, and upstream/downstream systems using SnapLogic and direct API patterns.
• Build and maintain data synchronization pipelines that keep master data consistent across the CBRE data estate.
• Partner with governance and data catalog teams to ensure accurate reflection of MDM data in catalogs and lineage.
• Collaborate on AI-assisted MDM capabilities and governance across the data platform.

Skills

Entity resolution

Data modeling

Data governance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Reltio MDM

Snowflake

AWS

SnapLogic

REST APIs

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE MDM Sr Principal Engineer, you will be at the forefront of transforming CBRE's enterprise data landscape, with Master Data Management central to this initiative. You will take ownership of our Reltio MDM platform, serving as the ultimate subject matter expert for all Reltio-related aspects. You will architect data models, design complex match/merge rules, and drive the technical vision for MDM across the entire enterprise. This high-impact individual contributor role, reporting directly to the Senior Director of Data Governance and Engineering, requires you to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution, ensuring our master data is accurate, connected, and scalable. You will be embedded within a 20-person governance and engineering team, playing a crucial role in our data evolution.

This job is part of the Software Engineering job function. They are responsible for successfully executing and monitoring system improvements to increase efficiency.

What You'll Do:

• Architect and build enterprise-grade Master Data Management solutions natively within Reltio, owning the platform end-to-end.
• Design and configure complex L3 configurations, match/merge rules, survivorship frameworks, and data quality workflows.
• Define and maintain the MDM data model across CBRE's core entity domains - clients, properties, counterparties, and organizations - ensuring models are scalable as new domains onboard.
• Establish and govern MDM engineering standards for configuration, naming conventions, API usage, and environment management (dev/test/prod).
• Lead technical integrations between Reltio, Snowflake, AWS, and upstream/downstream systems using SnapLogic and direct API patterns.
• Build and maintain data synchronization pipelines that keep master data consistent across the CBRE data estate - from source systems through to Snowflake and governed data products.
• Partner with the Collibra Engineering Lead to ensure Reltio entity data is accurately reflected in the data catalog, lineage, and governance metadata.
• Partner with the DQ Engineering Lead to ensure MDM entity resolution and survivorship outputs are monitored and quality-scored within SODA.
• Collaborate with the Principal AI Engineer to integrate LLM-based entity matching, deduplication, and enrichment capabilities into Reltio workflows.
• Evaluate and implement AI-assisted MDM capabilities - intelligent match scoring, automated survivorship decisions, and anomaly flagging - to reduce manual stewardship burden at scale.
• Ensure AI-generated MDM outputs are governed, auditable, and validated against CBRE's data quality and governance standards before promotion to master.
• Set the standard for MDM best practices, data modeling, and governance standards across the team.
• Build UI/UX experiences for data stewards - workflows, dashboards, and issue queues in Reltio that make stewardship intuitive and efficient.
• Act as the senior technical voice on MDM in cross-functional forums - architecture reviews, data product launches, and governance councils.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Navigate objections and disagreements. Set the tone for teams to reach an agreement and adopt a different point of view. Negotiate with senior and executive management, customers, regulators, or vendors to influence decisions of visionary and strategic importance.
• Apply ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution in complicated and/or novel situations.

What You'll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 10+ years of relevant experience in Master Data Management (MDM) implementation at an enterprise scale. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Deep expertise in Reltio MDM solutions, including extensive hands‑on experience with L3 configuration, Reltio API, and UI configuration.
• Mastery of MDM concepts, entity resolution, graph databases, and data governance frameworks.
• Proficiency with modern data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, AWS) and integration platforms (e.g., SnapLogic, REST APIs).
• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous business requirements into scalable Reltio data models and survivorship workflows.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of driving technical projects from concept to production and explaining complex MDM concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Independent judgment skills to determine methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for measuring success.
• Ability to recognize and resolve situations of substantial significance in a field of expertise or knowledge.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Must be meticulously organized and have a masterful inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring:

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimer:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.