Principal Data Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Vermont.

📋 Description

• Create and execute software solutions that transform energy IoT devices into assets that enhance a cleaner, more resilient grid.

• Develop and implement systems for gathering and managing data from utility software platforms, including meter data management, GIS, AMI, and EMS/SCADA.

• Proactively identify solutions, design systems, navigate obstacles, and delegate tasks to senior engineers across various teams.

• Cultivate cross-team and cross-functional influence for initiatives across the company.

• Map out dependencies and tradeoffs while assisting teams in executing a unified roadmap.

• Establish connections with energy markets and electric-grid balancing systems.

• Create APIs and tools for hardware manufacturers and integrate third-party enterprise software.

• Work alongside analytics and machine learning teams to provide data insights and enhance virtual power plants.

• Enhance the scalability, automation, and reliability of telemetry for devices, as well as energy and weather data pipelines.

• Introduce tools, techniques, and best practices to the team.

• Address unique technical, operational, and organizational challenges.

• Mentor both early-career and senior engineers.

• Contribute to fostering a positive team culture and an inclusive environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of professional software development experience.

• Proficiency in Python and SQL is mandatory.

• Experience in building data pipelines and ELT/ETL systems.

• Comfortable leading system design and architectural decisions.

• Familiarity with data warehouses, particularly Snowflake, and data modeling.

• Experience in designing and constructing data pipelines within an electric utility is preferred.

• Knowledge of Airflow, dbt, AWS Kinesis, and S3 is preferred.

• Experience with automated testing, continuous integration/deployment, and monitoring systems is preferred.

• Java or MongoDB experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with Sigma, Tableau, or similar BI tools is preferred.

• Sponsorship for new applicants seeking employment authorization or immigration-related support is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% of medical costs covered for employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• A casual work environment.

• Flexibility in setting your own schedule.

• Fully stocked fridge and pantry.

• Complimentary Citi Bike membership.

• Secure bike storage.

• Gym subsidy.

• Paid parental leave.

• Education assistance program.

• Opportunity to work directly with executives.

• Exposure to a wide range of IoT, SaaS, and machine learning technologies.