STAFF DATA ENGINEER

Harnham Austin, United States

Austin, United States PrincipalHybridFull-time $215,000 – $245,000 a year

About the role

This is a senior/staff-level data engineering leadership role driving enterprise data architecture and AI-powered initiatives, recruited by Harnham and fully remote within the US. It suits an experienced data engineer who blends hands-on pipeline work with architecture ownership and cross-functional influence. The role spans multiple business units, combining engineering with data strategy leadership.

What you’ll do

  • Drive enterprise data architecture and scalable data platforms across business units
  • Build large-scale batch and streaming data pipelines
  • Influence data strategy, architecture standards, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architecture ownership

What they’re looking for

  • 8+ years in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or a related field
  • Strong experience with Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar cloud data platforms
  • Expertise building large-scale batch and streaming data pipelines
  • Python, data architecture, and distributed data systems experience
  • Background with AI/ML, LLMs, or production AI solutions
  • Proven technical leadership, mentorship, and architecture ownership
  • Must be authorized to work in the US (GC or USC only)

Nice to have

  • Experience with Kafka, Spark, Airflow, or Kubernetes

What’s on offer

  • Salary range $215,000-$245,000
  • Base pay up to $220,000 mentioned in the summary line
  • Fully remote within the US

Questions about this role

Is this role remote?

Yes, it's fully remote within the US.

How much does it pay?

The listed range is $215,000 to $245,000 per year.

How many years of experience do I need?

8 or more years in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or a related field.

Do I need work authorization?

Yes, the posting requires a Green Card or US citizenship.

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