Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Infrastructure and Data Platforms

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

📋 Description

• Supervise the creation, upkeep, and support of technical infrastructure, encompassing network, hardware, database, and system software components.

• Facilitate portfolio-level Principal meetings to ensure alignment, consistency, and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with leadership on decisions regarding build-versus-buy technology options.

• Develop proofs of concept with emerging technologies and assist in portfolio adoption.

• Monitor resource utilization and identify opportunities for cost reduction and enhancements.

• Serve as an escalation point for teams encountering highly complex challenges.

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching to supported teams.

• Collaborate on annual and mid-year performance reviews, offering constructive feedback.

• Attract, retain, develop, and inspire top talent.

• Partner with Distinguished Engineers to define technological solutions and align team strategies.

• Identify and eliminate roadblocks and bottlenecks in cross-functional projects.

• Influence technology roadmaps while fostering thought leadership and innovation.

• Escalate and assist in the resolution of high-priority issues and outages.

• Assist project, product, and support teams with technology-related inquiries.

• Collaborate with vendors to identify and implement enhancements to software features.

• Encourage effective utilization of tools and technology among local teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Minimum educational requirement: high school diploma and/or GED.

• At least 9 years of relevant work experience.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience with platform tools and technologies, including Kubernetes and projects associated with CNCF.

• Familiarity with Red Hat OpenShift and Pivotal Cloud Foundry.

• Should possess expertise in one programming language or significant knowledge across multiple infrastructure domains.

• Demonstrated mastery in assigned domains.

• Capability to quickly comprehend complex systems.

• Active involvement in or leadership of professional organizations related to specific domains.

• Experience in developing and promoting comprehensive technology strategies.

• Preferred qualifications include 7–9 years of relevant experience and 2–3+ years in a leadership role.

• Experience with SQL Server and Oracle is advantageous.

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development practices.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote/Virtual work arrangement.

• Overnight travel generally limited to 5%–20% of the time.