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Data Platform Engineering Director Jobs in California

Apple

AI Data Platform Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$150K - $277K/yr

Manufacturing Systems and Infrastructure (MSI) team is an engineering organization under the ... As an AI Data Platform Engineer with the MSI team, you will design, build, and operate scalable AI ...

QuickLaunch Analytics

Data Platform Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site +1

$132K - $158K/yr

This is a highly impactful, hybrid role that blends hands-on engineering with customer-facing ... Design and deploy modern data platforms in Azure Databricks, including full environment setup ...

Apple Inc.

AI Data Platform Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$141K - $169K/yr

Manufacturing Systems and Infrastructure (MSI) team is an engineering organization under the ... As an AI Data Platform Engineer with the MSI team, you will design, build, and operate scalable AI ...

Albertsons

Senior Director, Data Engineering

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$240K - $310K/yr

Owns the multi-year data platform roadmap and architectural evolution across lakehouse, Medallion ... Leads 50+ engineers through directors and senior managers -- owning hiring, performance management ...

Codeforce 360

Data Platform Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$141K - $169K/yr

Work closely with engineering teams on data pipelines, data modeling, and delivery workflows ... Experience with modern data platforms/Lakehouse technologies such as Apache Iceberg, Trino, and ...

Judge Group, Inc.

Lead Data Engineer

Tustin, CA · On-site

$180K - $190K/yr

This role will lead platform engineering, infrastructure automation, DevOps enablement, platform reliability, security, and operational excellence across the Enterprise Data Office (EDO). The ideal ...

Socket.dev

Data Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Conduct demos and provide technical guidance to engineering teams, showing them how our platform ... Data Engineering Know-How: Familiarity with core data engineering concepts including orchestration ...

LendingClub Bank

Data Platform Architect

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$75 - $96.50/hr

Govern shared technology choices for the data platform, aligning decisions across infrastructure architecture, security architecture, enterprise integration architecture, and release engineering ...

Cogent Security

Data Platform Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$134K - $162K/yr

They are seeking Founding- and Staff-level Engineers to design and implement the foundational pillars of their data platform, enabling the ingestion and normalization of enterprise data sources for ...

Ingram Micro

Director, Platform Engineering

Irvine, CA · On-site

Ingram Micro is seeking a Director, Platform Engineering to own both the day-to-day operational health of our technology platform and the long-term transformation of how we build, release, and run ...

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What is the difference between Data Platform Engineering Director vs Data Engineering Manager?

AspectData Platform Engineering DirectorData Engineering Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees the design, development, and strategy of data platforms, ensuring scalability and performanceManages data engineering teams, oversees project execution, and ensures data pipelines meet business needs
Required SkillsStrong leadership, architecture expertise, cloud platforms, and data systems knowledgeTechnical data engineering skills, team management, project coordination
Work EnvironmentStrategic, cross-departmental, often executive-level collaborationOperational, team-focused, project-driven
Common UsageUsed in large organizations for high-level data infrastructure strategyUsed in organizations of all sizes for managing data engineering teams

The Data Platform Engineering Director focuses on strategic oversight and architecture of data platforms, while the Data Engineering Manager handles day-to-day team management and project execution. Both roles require technical expertise, but differ in scope and level of responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Data Platform Engineering Director job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Data Platform Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA • On-site

QuickLaunch Analytics
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$125K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design and deploy modern data platforms in Azure Databricks, including environment setup and infrastructure optimization

  • Build scalable data pipelines and Lakehouse solutions using Python, SQL, and orchestration across Databricks and Microsoft Fabric

  • Lead customer implementations and technical delivery, supporting deployments, upgrades, and troubleshooting in Azure environments

Job description

Applicants without hands-on Databricks or Microsoft Fabric pipeline experience will not be considered.
At QuickLaunch Analytics, we help organizations simplify the complex world of data. As a Data Platform Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and delivering modern data platforms for our customers while also partnering directly with them to ensure successful deployment and adoption.
This is a highly impactful, hybrid role that blends hands-on engineering with customer-facing consulting. You'll work across Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric to implement scalable, production-ready data solutions that power enterprise analytics.
What You'll Do
  • Design and deploy modern data platforms in Azure Databricks, including full environment setup (storage, compute, catalogs, security) and infrastructure optimization
  • Build scalable data pipelines and Lakehouse solutions using Python, SQL, and orchestration across Databricks and Microsoft Fabric
  • Lead customer implementations and technical delivery, supporting new deployments, upgrades, and escalation troubleshooting in Azure environments
  • Develop and manage ETL/ELT integrations across third-party tools and custom APIs, ensuring reliable, production-grade data workflows
  • Implement secure, high-performance data architectures, including Unity Catalog, OneLake security, networking (VPNs, private endpoints), and cost optimization
  • Partner directly with customers as a technical advisor, translating business needs into data platform solutions and driving best practices across Databricks and Fabric

Who You Are
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks and/or Fabric, Spark, Python, and SQL, with the ability to build and troubleshoot production-grade data pipelines
  • Solid foundation in database concepts and data modeling, with experience working across structured and semi-structured datasets
  • Experience with ETL/ELT tools and data integration, including tools like Fivetran and building/customizing API-based data pipelines
  • Comfortable working in customer-facing or consulting environments, supporting new implementations in Azure Databricks or Microsoft Fabric
  • Working knowledge of identity and access management concepts (e.g., Entra ID users, groups, and permissions)
  • Strong aptitude for diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex technical issues efficiently
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical customers and team members

Nice to Have
  • Experience using AI and automation tools to streamline workflows, including exposure to AI agents or intelligent automation frameworks
  • Experience configuring private endpoints in Azure, including networking setup and DNS configuration
  • Understanding of Power BI and Fabric licensing and how licensing might impact deployment approach
  • Familiarity with Linux environments and cloud-based data ecosystems

Working Location: Remote (USA) or hybrid (Santa Cruz County, CA)
Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this role is $125,000-155,000. There is also an opportunity for a discretionary bonus.
About Us:
At QuickLaunch Analytics, our purpose is to simplify the often-complex world of data analytics. For over 20 years, we've helped 250+ companies make better decisions by delivering a unified platform for trusted, enterprise-wide data.
We're a team of 35+ professionals with deep expertise in Power BI, Databricks, and Azure Cloud. Our culture is built on ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning, reflected in strong outcomes for both our customers and our team.
If you enjoy solving complex data challenges and want to work closely with customers to deliver real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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