Principal Architect, Cloud Data

$218,700 - $336,820/Yr

Infoblox - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Principal

Santa Clara, CA

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About the position

The Principal Architect - Cloud Data at Infoblox is a strategic leadership role focused on driving innovation in data analytics technology, particularly in areas such as generative AI and machine learning. This position is pivotal in evaluating technological investments, leading large-scale machine learning projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and develop predictive models. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, possesses extensive experience in software engineering, and is passionate about delivering impactful business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate long-term technological investments, prioritizing them based on feasibility and alignment with business needs
• Lead and execute large-scale machine learning projects that deliver measurable benefits to the business
• Provide technical leadership for complex, cross-functional data analytics projects
• Champion the design and implementation of high-performance data pipelines and ETL processes
• Collaborate closely with engineers, data scientists, and product teams to improve data quality and build robust data warehouses
• Mentor fellow engineers, sharing expertise on designing and operating reliable distributed systems at scale

Requirements

• 20+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proven experience in analytics, AI/ML including generative AI, and real-time data processing
• Experience with data modeling, warehousing, and building ETL pipelines
• Proficiency in ETL orchestration tools (e.g. Airflow, Dagster) with deep expertise in SQL, PySpark, or Scala
• Experience working with at least one major cloud suite (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and application performance characteristics
• Demonstrated track record of designing and developing data architecture and engineering solutions for massive data volumes
• Proven ability to formulate solutions based on abstract information and translate them into actionable plans
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401k with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Holistic benefits package covering health, wealth, and wellness
• Strong company culture promoting transparency, curiosity, respect, and fun