Principal Platform Engineer

DIRECTV; El Segundo (CA); Remote; USD 116,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Platform Engineer to lead the administration and optimization of enterprise data platforms. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies like Snowflake, Databricks, and various BI tools, ensuring platform stability and scalability. You will collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to enhance performance and security while driving automation. Join a fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact on data operations excellence and tackle real-world challenges. This position is remote, providing flexibility while working on exciting projects that deliver tangible business value.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Remote Work Flexibility

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data platform engineering and enterprise data management.
• Strong expertise in SQL and Python for platform administration and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize enterprise data platforms ensuring high availability.
• Proactively monitor platform performance and implement optimization strategies.

Skills

Data Platform Engineering

Snowflake

Databricks

Tableau

Power BI

MicroStrategy

Cloud-Native Architectures

SQL

Python

Data Security

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Apache Airflow

Dagster

dbt

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

DIRECTV Data & Analytics team is looking for a curious, talented and highly motivated Platform Engineer to lead the administration, optimization, and security of our enterprise data platforms, including Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, Power BI, and MicroStrategy.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in managing large-scale data platforms, cloud-native architectures, and performance tuning, with a passion for ensuring platform stability, scalability, and interoperability.

In this role, you will work closely with data engineering, governance, and analytics teams to optimize data platform performance, enhance security, and drive automation. You will have the autonomy to innovate, improve system reliability, and implement best practices across our data ecosystem.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, innovative team that tackles real-world challenges and drives tangible business value through data operations excellence.

Key Responsibilities

1. Multi-Platform Administration (40%)
   • Administer and optimize enterprise data platforms, ensuring high availability and operational efficiency.
   • Manage user access, role-based security, and system configurations across Snowflake, and Databricks.
   • Oversee BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, and MicroStrategy) to support analytics and reporting needs.
2. Performance Monitoring & Optimization (25%)
   • Proactively monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
   • Optimize query execution, workload management, and storage efficiency across platforms.
   • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure cost-effective resource utilization.
3. Integration & Interoperability (15%)
   • Enable seamless integration between data platforms and analytics tools, ensuring smooth data pipelines and transformations.
   • Work with data engineering teams to support ETL/ELT workflows and data movement across cloud and on-premise environments.
4. Data Security & Compliance (10%)
   • Implement and enforce data security policies, including RBAC, encryption, and access controls.
   • Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA).
   • Collaborate with security teams to assess vulnerabilities and implement remediation measures.
5. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing (10%)
   • Maintain comprehensive documentation of platform configurations, best practices, and troubleshooting procedures.
   • Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and provide training to internal teams on platform capabilities and usage.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in data platform engineering, data operations, or enterprise data management.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Tableau, Power BI, and MicroStrategy.
• 5+ years of experience working with cloud-native architectures in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• 5+ years of experience optimizing performance for large-scale data platforms, including query tuning, resource scaling, and workload management.
• 3+ years of experience with integration and automation, including orchestration tools like Apache Airflow, Dagster, dbt, or similar technologies.
• Strong expertise in SQL and Python for platform administration, performance optimization, and automation.
• Proven experience in data security, role-based access controls (RBAC), and compliance frameworks (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with orchestration and workflow automation tools like Airflow, Dagster, or dbt.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Terraform, or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud resource automation.
• Experience in cost optimization strategies for cloud-based data platforms.

Preferred Certifications

• Snowflake Advanced Architect
• Databricks Data Engineer Professional
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or equivalent in Azure/GCP
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Education

• Master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or a related field preferred.

May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer’s proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.

This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the United States, with preference for Los Angeles, Dallas, or Atlanta. #LI-Remote

A career with us comes with big rewards:

DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

DIRECTV WAGE ZONES: $116,375 - $211,255

Low (N1): $116,375 - $174,515

Mid (N2): $122,500 - $183,700

High (N3): $134,750 - $202,070

Top (N4): $140,875 - $211,255

ClickHEREto review information on some of the largest Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.

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