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Job Posting Title : Principal Data Engineer (Remote)
Hiring Department : Data to Insights
Position Open To : All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours : 40
FLSA Status : Exempt
Earliest Start Date : Immediately
Position Duration : Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026
Location : Texas
General Notes :
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The Data to Insights (D2I) Initiative at UT Austin is an investment to build a trusted, integrated, and scalable information infrastructure that transforms complex UT data into valued insights for data-informed decisions.
As a team member in the Data to Insights (D2I) Initiative, you will work with a cross-campus team using the latest cloud technologies to build a next-generation data ecosystem that will improve decision-making and advance the university’s mission.
Benefits :
The University of Texas at Austin provides an outstanding benefits package to staff, including :
- Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%)
- Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
- Additional voluntary retirement programs : tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b)
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Training and conference opportunities
- Tuition assistance
- Athletic ticket discounts
- Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
- Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card
Purpose :
The Principal Data Engineer for the UT Data Hub improves university outcomes and advances the UT mission by increasing the usability and value of institutional data. You will be responsible for leading the data engineering team to innovate and implement the newest data engineering trends and best practices to create complex data pipelines within UT’s cloud data ecosystem.
Responsibilities : Technical Leadership
Project Management & Collaboration
Communication
Innovation
Other
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Salary Range : $125,000 - $143,712
Working Conditions :
May work around standard office conditions. Up to 100% remote at employee discretion.
Required Materials :
Resume / CV, 3 work references, Letter of interest.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
The University of Texas at Austin complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.
Salary : $125,000 - $143,712
