Job Description
Everfi is a leading education technology company founded in 2008 that delivers digital learning solutions focused on real-world skills. The company provides scalable education in areas such as financial literacy, health and wellness, andworkplace readiness. We are looking for a Principal Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team as a senior individual contributor and technical leader. This is a high-impact role for an engineer who thrives on owning complex and consequential data engineering challenges — from architecture through production — while also elevating the craft and capabilities of the engineers around them. Principal Data Engineer Compensation and Benefits Target base salary range: $160,000 to $170,000 depending on experience and education. Everfi may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations. This role is eligible to participate in the Corporate Bonus Plan 100% Remote position Health, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(K) with matching contribution Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Principal Data Engineer Responsibilities Distinguished Technical Contribution Own the design, architecture, and implementation of complex data engineering initiatives on the team — including advanced pipeline development, data platform architecture, and solutions with significant downstream product or business impact Identify and address difficult technical problems within the data platform, including scalability constraints, data quality issues, architectural debt, and reliability gaps, and develop solutions that are durable and aligned with organizational priorities Evaluate and recommend data engineering technologies, tools, and architectural patterns — including cloud platform services, orchestration frameworks, and transformation tooling — with sound analytical judgment and awareness of long-term implications Technical Mentorship and Standards Serve as a technical mentor and senior resource for d
