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Principal Data Engineer

Skyworks

$126,500 - $241,700
Aug 29, 2025
Irvine, CA, USA
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Skyworks is looking for a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance data solutions using cloud-native architectures on Azure, Databricks, Kafka, and Spark to shape their data strategy and drive innovation.

Requirements

  • Expertise in Azure, Databricks, Apache Spark, Kafka, and Cassandra.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and Scala.
  • Experience with distributed systems, data modeling, and data warehousing.
  • Familiarity with machine learning pipelines, MLOps, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Exposure to big data tools and distributed computing.
  • Certifications in Azure or Databricks are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable data pipelines using Apache Spark, Databricks, and Azure Data Factory.
  • Lead the development of real-time streaming solutions using Apache Kafka.
  • Design and optimize ETL/ELT workflows for structured and unstructured data.
  • Build and maintain distributed data systems using Cassandra, Delta Lake, and other modern data stores.
  • Utilize Delta Live Tables (DLT) to create reliable, maintainable, and testable batch and streaming pipelines.
  • Integrate Databricks with Azure Machine Learning, Azure Synapse, and other cloud services.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Terraform.

Other

  • Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a principal or lead role.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex data solutions.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
  • Collaborate with global Agile teams to deliver high-quality solutions.