Principal Data Engineer

Direct-to-consumer digital insurer focused on home insurance, making policies convenient and affordable through technology platform.
$205,000 - $249,500
Data
Principal Software Engineer
Remote
10+ years of experience
Finance · Insurance

Description For Principal Data Engineer

Kin Insurance, a pioneering direct-to-consumer digital insurer, is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead their data engineering initiatives. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on architecture work, focusing on building scalable data solutions that power the company's home insurance platform. The position offers a competitive salary range of $205K-$249.5K, plus equity and bonus opportunities.

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of experience in data systems architecture, with expertise in cloud platforms, Databricks, and modern data stack technologies. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-wide data architecture, managing data governance, and ensuring seamless integration of various data systems while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Kin Insurance stands out as an innovative insurtech company, recognized on Forbes' Fintech 50 and America's Best Startup Employers lists. They offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible PTO, and generous parental leave policies. The company's mission to transform home insurance through technology and customer-centric approach makes this an exciting opportunity for a data leader looking to make a significant impact.

Working in a remote environment, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven decision-making and build scalable solutions that support the company's rapid growth. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and business impact, with the opportunity to shape the future of insurance technology.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Principal Data Engineer

  • Lead overall data architecture design, including ingestion, storage, management, and machine learning engineering platforms
  • Implement architecture and create vision for data flow using federated approach
  • Manage data governance across multiple systems
  • Architect and deliver scalable enterprise data solutions
  • Define technology strategy and roadmaps for data platforms
  • Ensure data security and compliance
  • Design and document data architecture
  • Provide architectural guidance throughout development projects
  • Translate business requirements into technology solutions
  • Lead proof-of-concept projects
  • Cross-train peers and mentor team members

Requirements For Principal Data Engineer

Kafka
  • 10+ years of experience in designing & architecting data systems
  • Experience in large-scale data systems design
  • Strong communication skills with executives and team
  • Expertise in Databricks for analytics and ML workloads
  • Expertise in data architecture and design
  • Fluency with modern cloud data stacks
  • Expertise in data management and governance
  • Experience with data integration tools and Kafka
  • Expertise in dbt for transformations
  • Experience with data analytics and BI
  • Insurance domain experience is a plus

Benefits For Principal Data Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401K with company match up to 4%
  • Flexible PTO
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave for birthing parents
  • 8 weeks paid leave for non-birthing parents
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Equity
  • Annual bonus through Leadership Incentive Plan

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