Principal Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP)

About the role

We are seeking a Principal Engineer with at least 14 years of experience to serve as a technical visionary and thought leader for Acceldata's Open Data Platform (ODP). In this role, you will define the long-term technical strategy, lead the most complex architectural initiatives, and represent Acceldata in the global open-source and distributed systems community.

What you'll do

• Define and drive the long-term technical strategy and architecture for the Open Data Platform, aligning with business objectives and industry trends
• Own the design of the most complex, high-impact systems and establish architectural principles and patterns that scale across the organization
• Collaborate with CTO, VP of Engineering, and Product leadership to translate business strategy into technical execution
• Influence engineering practices, tools, and culture across multiple teams; establish best practices that elevate the entire engineering organization
• Mentor Staff Engineers and Senior Engineers; develop technical leadership capabilities across the organization

What you need

• 15–27 yrs of experience
• Machine learning
• Python
• Spark
• Kafka
• Hadoop
• MLOps
• PhD or M.Tech or MCA or M.Sc

Good to have

• Kubernetes
• Hive
• Java
• Scala
• Due diligence