Principal Data Engineer

Job Description

We're hiring a Principal Data Engineer to join a fast-growing, mission-driven healthcare technology company transforming how life sciences organizations access and leverage regulatory data. This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity based in Boston, where you'll play a critical role in building the data infrastructure behind a platform that helps pharmaceutical and medical device companies make smarter, faster decisions.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a senior data engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving complex data challenges at scale. You'll lead the design and evolution of robust, scalable data pipelines that power critical healthcare insights.

Hybrid in Back Bay 3 days per week.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in Data Engineering or a related field
• Strong experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines
• Expertise in data modeling and schema design
• Experience working with relational databases, document stores (MongoDB), and search platforms (Elasticsearch)
• Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Docker, Terraform, Terragrunt, Helm, and Kubernetes manifests
• Experience with Apache Spark and distributed data processing
• Experience developing on distributed cloud platforms
• Strong commitment to software engineering best practices

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Snowflake
• Familiarity with Generative AI technologies
• Strong understanding of modern data security best practices, particularly in regulated environments
• Domain expertise in Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, or Medical Devices

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 35% Data Pipeline Development & Optimization
• 25% Data Architecture & Modeling
• 20% Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps
• 10% Distributed Computing & Spark
• 10% AI/Advanced Data Solutions

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands-On Engineering
• 10% Strategic Architecture & Technical Leadership
• 20% Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Equity package

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k)
• Flexible hybrid work environment

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.