Principal Data Engineer — Platform & Strategy Lead

Stable Kernel; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

EAP program

Education budget ($3000+)

Paid time off & holidays

Perks at Work program

Job summary

Stable Kernel is hiring a Principal Data Engineer to design scalable data platforms and guide transformational data initiatives for world-class clients. You will develop and deliver high-impact data solutions, mentor teams, and influence product roadmaps while collaborating with engineers and product teams.

The role emphasizes autonomy, architectural leadership, and delivering production-quality, observable code in a hybrid work environment with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of development experience.
• Experience as trusted consultant to stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Curious technologist with AI-augmented development experience.
• Degree in Computer Science or relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable data platforms and cost-effective solutions.
• Set standards for code quality and best practices.
• Influence roadmaps and projects across the organization.
• Coordinate across the company and mentor others in estimation and tackling ambiguity.
• Translate business needs into projects and simplify complex challenges.
• Lead multiple project teams and provide strategic guidance.

Skills

Python

Go

Java

C#

Scala

Pandas

Polars

AWS Lambda

Terraform

Pulumi

CI/CD

Apache Spark

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Step Functions

Apache Iceberg

Terraform

Pulumi

AWS Glue

Job description

Stable Kernel is hiring a Principal Data Engineer to design scalable data platforms and guide transformational data initiatives for world-class clients. You will develop and deliver high-impact data solutions, mentor teams, and influence product roadmaps while collaborating with engineers and product teams.

The role emphasizes autonomy, architectural leadership, and delivering production-quality, observable code in a hybrid work environment with minimal travel.