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The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space, creating a fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity while advancing nuclear industry development globally.
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Principal Data Engineer
to lead the design, development, and optimization of our data infrastructure. As a key member of our engineering team, you will architect, build, and maintain scalable, secure data pipelines and platforms to enable data-driven decision-making across our business. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a commitment to data integrity and security, especially given our industry’s regulatory environment. This position reports to the VP of Software Engineering. Responsibilities: Data Architecture & Strategy: Design and implement end-to-end data architecture, including data warehouses, lakes, real-time streaming, and batch processing. Establish data governance strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure quality, security, and compliance. Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and tools to support growth. Data Pipeline Development & Optimization: Build, optimize, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for diverse datasets. Implement data validation, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms. Troubleshoot data issues, optimizing for performance and efficiency. Data Platform Management: Oversee cloud-based data platforms, ensuring performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Implement data security protocols and access controls. Ensure systems support regulatory audit requirements. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff. Promote best practices, code quality, and scalable engineering principles. Lead complex data projects from conception to deployment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with data scientists, ML engineers, software developers, and leadership to meet data needs. Coordinate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to meet industry standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field. 8+ years in data engineering, with leadership experience. Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proficiency in big data technologies (Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, BigQuery). Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java. Deep knowledge of SQL, relational, and NoSQL databases. Experience with data governance, quality, and security practices. Skills: Data architecture and design ETL/ELT development Cloud data platforms SQL and database management Big data technologies Programming in Python/Scala/Java Data governance and security Problem-solving and analytical skills Effective communication and collaboration Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package 401k with company match Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous vacation and holiday policies Salary Range: The estimated starting salary is $198,000 - $228,000 annually, based on experience and other factors, paid semi-monthly. EEO Statement: The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics.
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Principal Data Engineer
to lead the design, development, and optimization of our data infrastructure. As a key member of our engineering team, you will architect, build, and maintain scalable, secure data pipelines and platforms to enable data-driven decision-making across our business. This role requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a commitment to data integrity and security, especially given our industry’s regulatory environment. This position reports to the VP of Software Engineering. Responsibilities: Data Architecture & Strategy: Design and implement end-to-end data architecture, including data warehouses, lakes, real-time streaming, and batch processing. Establish data governance strategies, standards, and best practices to ensure quality, security, and compliance. Evaluate and recommend new data technologies and tools to support growth. Data Pipeline Development & Optimization: Build, optimize, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for diverse datasets. Implement data validation, monitoring, and alerting mechanisms. Troubleshoot data issues, optimizing for performance and efficiency. Data Platform Management: Oversee cloud-based data platforms, ensuring performance, security, and cost-efficiency. Implement data security protocols and access controls. Ensure systems support regulatory audit requirements. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering staff. Promote best practices, code quality, and scalable engineering principles. Lead complex data projects from conception to deployment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with data scientists, ML engineers, software developers, and leadership to meet data needs. Coordinate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to meet industry standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field. 8+ years in data engineering, with leadership experience. Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proficiency in big data technologies (Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, BigQuery). Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java. Deep knowledge of SQL, relational, and NoSQL databases. Experience with data governance, quality, and security practices. Skills: Data architecture and design ETL/ELT development Cloud data platforms SQL and database management Big data technologies Programming in Python/Scala/Java Data governance and security Problem-solving and analytical skills Effective communication and collaboration Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package 401k with company match Medical, dental, and vision coverage Generous vacation and holiday policies Salary Range: The estimated starting salary is $198,000 - $228,000 annually, based on experience and other factors, paid semi-monthly. EEO Statement: The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, prohibiting discrimination based on protected characteristics.
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