Principal Engineer, Data Engineering (Hybrid)

Principal Engineer, Data is a key leadership role in the data organization. Reporting to the Director of Data, this person will run the technical roadmap and strategy for the data and machine learning platforms.

As a Homie, you will make an impact by

• Partnering closely with senior leadership to devise a comprehensive multi-year technical strategy for our data and machine learning (ML) platform.

• Architecting a robust platform capable of efficiently ingesting data from a wide array of sources, ensuring seamless integration and compatibility.

• Strengthening the self-service data access model by formulating a strategy for reporting datasets.

• Guiding the design and implementation of essential platform components geared toward the training, deployment, and monitoring of ML models in production environments.

• Establishing and enforcing best practices for maintaining data quality, governance, and security standards across the data and machine learning platform.

• Offering technical mentorship and guidance to the engineers within the team and across engineering, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

• Providing expert guidance on industry-leading practices, tools, and technologies relevant to data and ML engineering

• Developing and implementing effective communication strategies to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, facilitating cross-functional understanding and collaboration.

• Cultivating partnerships across Engineering, Product Management, Infrastructure, Security, Analytics, and Design teams to address technical and non-technical problems collaboratively.

You are a bar raiser, which means you come with

• Over 10 years of software development experience, specializing in data and ML for 7+ years

• Expertise in architecting, designing, and implementing large-scale data and ML platforms

• Demonstrated leadership in driving data/ML strategy

• Strong problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset and attention to detail

• Effective communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Proficient in Python, SQL, Redshift, Spark, Databricks, DBT, Git, or a similar technical stack

• Proven track record in establishing processes for quality software development

  The Homie Way - These principles guide everything we do—from how we work and make decisions to how we show up for each other.

• Be Customer Obsessed – Solve problems with empathy and creativity.

• ⚡ Move Fast, Learn Fast – Experiment, take action, and grow every day.

• Own Your Impact – Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind.

• Master Your Craft – Excellence fuels impact—show up, step up, and make your mark.

Win Together – Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and connect to our mission and each other.

What We Offer

• Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents

• ⏰ Time Flexibility: Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods

• ‍ Ideal Setup: 3 days WFH (Mon/Thu/Fri), 2 collaborative office days (Tue/Wed)

• Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)

• Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly

• ️ Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage

• ️ Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days

What to Expect During the Interview Process

• Meet the Talent Acquisition team, Mavel W.

• Meet the Hiring Manager, Kanchana P. 

• Participate in two Technical Interviews 

• Meet the Leadership team

• Professional Reference Checks

• Background Check + Offer Stage

• Welcome to the team, Homie

Belonging at Homebase - We're committed to fostering a welcoming space where every Homie can be their full self. Experience comes in many forms—so if you're excited about this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply! 

Homebase will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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