Principal Engineer Data Engineering
Verizon Communications · Irvine, California ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Part time
- Category
- Data engineering
- Company size
- 1000+
- Salary
- USD 120,500 – 231,000 / year
Design, build, and optimize enterprise data architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud data warehouses at scale, using SQL, Python, and AWS/GCP, while leading DevOps/DataOps practices.
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
What you’ll be doing...
As a Senior Data Leader, you will design, build, and optimize our enterprise data architecture to drive strategic insights and high-impact business decisions. You will lead the development of end-to-end data pipelines, manage cloud-based data warehouses, and integrate modern DevOps and automated workflows into our data ecosystem.
Specifically, you will be responsible for:
Designing and building scalable, high-performance ETL/ELT data pipelines from diverse source systems to cloud platforms.
Architecting robust data models (conceptual, logical, physical) that support reporting, analytics, and advanced business applications.
Managing and modernizing enterprise data storage, driving seamless performance across legacy data warehouses (such as Teradata) and modern cloud platforms.
Implementing DevOps and CI/CD best practices for data pipelines to ensure continuous, automated, and reliable data delivery.
Optimizing SQL queries, Python scripts, and orchestration workflows to improve system throughput and decrease processing latency.
Evaluating and integrating innovative data technologies, including AI/ML automation and advanced orchestration tools, into our data infrastructure.
Please note the location is flexible within the US
What we’re looking for...
You are a technical leader who thrives on solving complex data challenges at scale. You possess deep expertise in database architecture, software development, and modern cloud ecosystems. You enjoy mentoring junior team members, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and continuously evolving data capabilities to keep pace with emerging technology.
You’ll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
Five or more years of hands-on experience in ETL/ELT data pipeline development.
Demonstrated experience in Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, and System Architecture.
Expert-level proficiency in SQL and Python.
Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS and/or GCP).
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
A degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
Experience with workflow orchestration and integration tools such as Apache Airflow and Talend.
Strong familiarity with traditional data warehouse platforms like Teradata.
Proven background implementing DevOps practices for data (DataOps) using Git, Jenkins, and automated testing frameworks.
Experience leveraging AI/ML tools or generative AI techniques within data engineering workflows (e.g., automated data quality checks, smart ingestion, or AI-assisted code generation).
Cloud or Data Engineering certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Engineer, GCP Professional Data Engineer).
Note: If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $120,500.00 - $231,000.00.The annual salary range for the Colorado location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $120,500.00 - $210,000.00.The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $132,500.00 - $231,000.00.