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Robert Half

Principal Data Engineer

Des Moines, IA · Remote

$180K - $225K/yr

We're hiring a Principal Data Engineer to design and deliver a modern, scalable data platform from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you'll lead architecture decisions, build ...

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Staff Data Engineer

San Diego, CA

$121K - $146K/yr

You will own a defined slice of our centralized Databricks data platform with full accountability for decisions and delivery, serve as a technical counterpart to the Principal Data Platform Engineer ...

PlayStation Global

Data Platform Engineer

San Mateo, CA

$130K - $156K/yr

Data Platform Engineer We're looking for a highly motivated, hands-on Data Platform Engineer to help build, maintain, and evolve our cloud-based data platform on AWS and Databricks. This role is ...

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How much do principal data platform engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal data platform engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Principal Data Platform Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectPrincipal Data Platform EngineerData Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Data Science, or related; often with certifications in cloud platformsBachelor's in CS, Data Science, or related; certifications are common but not mandatory
Work EnvironmentDesigns and oversees data platform architecture, leads technical strategyBuilds, maintains, and optimizes data pipelines and databases
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large tech, finance, and enterprise companies focusing on scalable data solutionsCommon across industries for data processing and analytics tasks

The Principal Data Platform Engineer focuses on designing and leading the development of data platforms, ensuring scalability and performance. In contrast, Data Engineers primarily build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the Principal role involves strategic oversight and architecture leadership.

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Infographic showing various Principal Data Platform Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 21% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,220 per year, or $70.8 per hour.
Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer

Robert Half

Des Moines, IA • Remote

$180K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Position: Principal Data Engineer | Direct Hire Permanent
Location: Remote
Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 base plus SIGNIFICANT bonus and or equity potential
*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. ***
Build the data foundation that powers analytics, AI, and enterprise decision-making.
We’re hiring a Principal Data Engineer to design and deliver a modern, scalable data platform from the ground up. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll lead architecture decisions, build production-grade pipelines, and enable secure, multi-tenant data capabilities that support everything from reporting to advanced AI use cases.
What You’ll Own
• Design and build a modern data platform across ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption
• Develop scalable batch and real-time pipelines across diverse data sources (relational, event, document)
• Establish data architecture standards, modeling practices, and engineering frameworks
• Create secure, multi-tenant data environments with strong governance and access controls
• Build data models and serving layers for reporting, self-service analytics, and AI workloads
• Evaluate and implement cloud data technologies for performance, cost, and scalability
• Partner with engineering and business leaders to align data strategy with company priorities
• Guide vendors and external partners while enforcing internal data standards and quality
What You Bring
• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, including large-scale architecture ownership
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with tools like Spark, Kafka, or similar
• Expertise building batch and streaming pipelines in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Deep knowledge of data modeling for both transactional and analytical systems
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Redshift, or modern data platforms
• Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and secure data design
• Experience with ETL frameworks, testing, and CI/CD-driven data workflows
• Ability to clearly communicate technical strategy and tradeoffs to senior stakeholders
Why This Role
• Architect and build a next-generation data platform from foundational level
• Direct impact on analytics, product insights, and AI capabilities
• High ownership, visibility, and influence across engineering and leadership
• Opportunity to define standards, tooling, and long-term data strategy
If you’re a hands-on data engineer who enjoys building scalable platforms and shaping how data is leveraged across an organization, this is a high-impact opportunity to lead from the front.
*** For immediate and confidential consideration, please send a message to MEREDITH CARLE on LinkedIn or send an email to me with your resume. My email can be found on my LinkedIn page. Also, you may contact me by office: 515-303-4654 or mobile: 515-771-8142. Or one click apply on our Robert Half website. No third party inquiries please. Our client cannot provide sponsorship and cannot hire C2C. ***Data Architecture, Data Modeling, Snowflake, Apache Kafka, SAAS - Software As A Service, Enterprise SaaS, Cloud databases, Self-service BI
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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948

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