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Principal Data Engineer

True AnomalyDenver, CO or Long Beach, CAPlatform Engineering
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Salary
$200K - $280K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
24 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

True Anomaly is hiring a Principal Data Engineer to provide hands-on technical leadership for scalable data platforms in Denver, Colorado or Long Beach, California. This role suits an experienced engineer with a background in modern cloud data architectures who wants to support space superiority technology.

Role Overview

The Principal Data Engineer provides hands-on technical direction for the Enterprise Data Platform. This position involves architecting data systems, establishing engineering standards, and solving intricate data challenges. The professional in this role will embrace AI-assisted development tools to optimize workflows and accelerate pipeline creation.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and products using Python and SQL for batch, streaming, analytics, and AI/ML workloads.
Optimize ELT and ETL processes alongside data models on cloud data platforms, prioritizing performance and cost efficiency.
Define and implement engineering standards for data quality, testing, monitoring, CI/CD, security, and system reliability.
Manage data engineering initiatives from technical design through production deployment and ongoing improvement.
Partner with product, analytics, AI/ML, and business groups to turn requirements into reliable data products.
Conduct code reviews, build reusable frameworks, and mentor junior and senior engineering talent.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience spanning data engineering and software engineering.
Strong practical coding expertise in Python and SQL.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience utilizing Snowflake, Databricks, or both.
Deep knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, ELT/ETL processes, and data engineering principles.
Familiarity with core software engineering practices such as Git version control, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
Proven ability to offer technical leadership and mentor fellow engineers.
Willingness to adopt AI-assisted engineering tools to enhance delivery speed.

Nice to Have

Working familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience deploying Airflow, dbt, Kafka, or similar data technologies.
Background in developing Lakehouse architectures.
Knowledge of data governance, observability, and data lineage.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Snowflake
Databricks
AWS, Azure, and GCP
Kafka
Airflow
dbt
Git and CI/CD

Salary and Benefits

Base salary ranging from $200,000 to $280,000 in Denver, and $210,000 to $290,000 in Long Beach.
Equity participation in the company.
Comprehensive healthcare packages including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA or HRA choices.
Flexible Time Off for exempt staff, paid holidays, parental leave, and sick leave.
Retirement matching via a 401(k) plan.
Daily catered lunches, snacks, fitness stipends, and Dog Fridays for in-office personnel.

About the Company

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority by building autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors. The organization focuses on creating asymmetric advantages and challenging conventional assumptions through teamwork, creativity, and ingenuity.

How to Apply

Please visit the official True Anomaly careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLAWSGCPAzureKafkaAirflowSnowflakedbt

Questions candidates ask

What locations is this position based in?

This role is based out of the Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA offices in a hybrid setup requiring at least three days per week in the office.

What is the salary range for the Principal Data Engineer?

The base salary ranges from $200,000 to $280,000 in Denver, and $210,000 to $290,000 in Long Beach, supplemented by equity and benefits.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of professional experience in the data engineering and software engineering field, including at least 3 years with Snowflake or Databricks.

Are there citizenship or export control restrictions?

Yes. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations like ITAR, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

What perks and benefits are provided?

Benefits include fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, equity participation, flexible time off, a 401(k) plan, daily catered lunches, and fitness reimbursement.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official True Anomaly careers page.

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