Principal Data Engineering Lead

The Windows Store team at Microsoft is seeking a Principal Data Engineering Lead to make an impact on how customers experience Microsoft Store on Windows. This role is crucial in structuring an efficient Data & Analytics Rhythm of business, collaborating with multiple teams to define roles, cadence, and stakeholder participation. The ideal candidate will orchestrate teams to facilitate insights gathering and support data-driven analysis within the Data & Analytics organization.

As a Principal Data Engineering Lead, you will:

• Lead, train, and mentor a team while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and align the role of the Data & Analytics team.
• Create an efficient data platform to understand the customer journey using reliable data.
• Implement robust tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor performance and influence store teams' strategies.
• Establish an internal operational rhythm to enhance execution and drive outcomes.
• Provide actionable insights and key learnings to leadership using data, market trends, and field feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 6+ years of experience, or Master's Degree with 4+ years of experience.
• 5+ years experience in architecting, designing, and operating large-scale big data services.
• Experience with analytics tools like Power BI and Azure ecosystem.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $137,600 - $267,000 per year, with higher ranges for specific locations like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City. Microsoft provides industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investments options, parental leave, and generous time off.

Join Microsoft in their mission to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Apply now to be part of a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.