Principal Data Engineer (GCP)

TL;DR

Principal Data Engineer (GCP): Building and optimizing scalable batch and streaming data pipelines for a global property intelligence platform with an accent on GCP ecosystem, graph databases, and enterprise-grade data architecture. Focus on providing technical leadership, designing reusable data capabilities, and driving strategic data initiatives across the organization.

Location: Irvine, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $154,600 - $195,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of property intelligence, leveraging technology and data to drive the world's largest asset class.

What you will do

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance data solutions using modern cloud technologies.
• Translate business requirements into well-architected technical solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to engineering and support teams.
• Develop and present complex design artifacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate the impact of new solutions on existing architecture to ensure compliance and governance.
• Drive solution design through research, validation, and stakeholder consensus.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work from Irvine, CA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in IT with deep expertise in data architecture and integration.
• Hands-on experience with GCP, Dataflow, BigQuery, Python, and orchestration tools like Airflow.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, and graph databases such as Neo4j or Google Spanner.
• Proven experience in enterprise data governance, standards, and strategy development.

Nice to have

• Domain experience in Real Estate, Mortgage, or Insurance industries.
• Experience with AI development frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience with distributed processing technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Elasticsearch.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health coverage including mental health and wellness support.
• Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, and well-being/volunteer time off.
• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave and baby stipend.
• Annual well-being stipend and tuition assistance program.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and professional growth.