Principal Data Engineer

Overview

Principal Data Engineer builds data infrastructure, leads technical initiatives, and mentors junior team members while driving data driven solutions across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Design complex data engineering solutions and define standards.
• Architect and optimize secure, scalable pipelines (ETL/ELT) for real time and batch processing.
• Integrate diverse data sources, implement fault tolerant systems, and establish CI/CD practices.
• Organize large datasets, ensure data quality, and design data lake/warehouse solutions for accessibility.
• Monitor pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement observability and alerting systems.
• Leverage GenAI solutions to enhance team efficiency.
• Document systems and ensure adherence to governance policies.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive infrastructure innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong Python, Java, or Scala programming skills.
• Deep SQL expertise and relational database experience.
• NoSQL and big data technology experience (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka).
• Proficiency in data modeling and schema design.
• Knowledge of data security and compliance requirements in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with Biotech Enterprise Systems (MES, LIMS, QMS).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of MCP and orchestration platforms related to AI/GenAI.
• Proficiency in star schemas and data modeling tools.
• Knowledge of industry regulatory requirements (CFR Part11, GxP, CSA).
• Stream processing experience (Kafka, Flink).
• Cloud certifications.

Experience & Education

Hold a BS/BA in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field. For a Principal level, a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience, 1+ year in biotech, pharmaceutical, or other life sciences industries, and 3+ years on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is required. For a Staff level, 10+ years of relevant experience, 3+ years in biotech or life sciences, and 5+ years on cloud platforms are required. A master's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits.

EEO Statement

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.