Principal Software Engineer - Data
Bethesda, Maryland, United States; Remote-US-CA; Remote-US-NY; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- Pay
USD 163,800–257,400/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
Below is the US base salary for this position. Additional compensation such as Bonus, Commission, Equity and other benefits may also apply. $163,800—$257,400 USD About us:
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Listed location: Bethesda, Maryland, United States; Remote-US-CA; Remote-US-NY; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
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What you’ll work on
Full postingWe are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Data) to join our fast-paced, collaborative data team.
Build and optimize big data pipelines that extract and process web and job posting signals
Design data architectures and storage that handle massive data volumes
Support and integrate ML models into data workflows with data scientists
Improve data quality, performance, and scalability of the technographic data platform
Drive technical strategy and roadmap for data processing infrastructure
From the employer’s posting
We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Data) to join our fast-paced, collaborative data team. In this role, you will have broad authority to drive the direction of our technographic data services, building world-class data pipelines and systems to process billions of signals and data points. This is an exciting opportunity to solve challenging problems and make a big impact as we invest in making technographics a first-class offering.
Build and optimize big data pipelines to extract and process signals from the web, job postings, and other sources
Design and implement data architectures and storage solutions to efficiently handle massive data volumes
Collaborate closely with data scientists to support and integrate ML models into data workflows
Continuously improve data quality, performance, and scalability of our technographic data platform
Drive technical strategy and roadmap for the data processing infrastructure.
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- Extensive experience building and scaling big data pipelines from scratch
- Experience working with very large datasets and distributed systems
Qualification wording
10+ years of experience in software engineering roles.
Extensive experience building and scaling big data pipelines and architectures from scratch
Experience working with very large datasets and distributed systems
Education & alternatives
- Familiarity building data pipelines at large tech companies or data-driven organizations - Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field. #LI-SK1
Tools in this posting
- Java
- Scala
- Hadoop
- Spark
Source — Tool mentions in context
- Extensive experience building and scaling big data pipelines and architectures from scratch - Deep expertise in big data frameworks (Hadoop, Spark) and the JVM stack (Java, Scala) - Strong software engineering fundamentals and ability to write efficient, high-quality code
About ZoomInfo Technologies
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, enables sales, marketing, and customer success teams to execute their go-to-market strategy with confidence.
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Report an errorOpen 6 monthsWe first saw this posting 198 days ago and it is still up. Roles open this long are often slow to fill or kept open to collect applications.
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- Apr 14, 2026 · 198 days ago
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- Oct 29, 2026
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Job description
ZoomInfo is where careers accelerate. We move fast, think boldly, and empower you to do the best work of your life. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who care deeply, challenge each other, and celebrate wins. With tools that amplify your impact and a culture that backs your ambition, you won’t just contribute. You’ll make things happen fast.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer (Data) to join our fast-paced, collaborative data team. In this role, you will have broad authority to drive the direction of our technographic data services, building world-class data pipelines and systems to process billions of signals and data points. This is an exciting opportunity to solve challenging problems and make a big impact as we invest in making technographics a first-class offering.
What You'll Do:
- Build and optimize big data pipelines to extract and process signals from the web, job postings, and other sources
- Design and implement data architectures and storage solutions to efficiently handle massive data volumes
- Collaborate closely with data scientists to support and integrate ML models into data workflows
- Continuously improve data quality, performance, and scalability of our technographic data platform
- Drive technical strategy and roadmap for the data processing infrastructure.
What We're Looking For:
- Extensive experience building and scaling big data pipelines and architectures from scratch
- Deep expertise in big data frameworks (Hadoop, Spark) and the JVM stack (Java, Scala)
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and ability to write efficient, high-quality code
- Experience with entity recognition and NLP techniques a plus
- Proven track record delivering results and driving projects in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work with data scientists, analysts and product teams
- Passion for leveraging huge datasets to power valuable insights.
Ideal Background:
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering roles.
- Experience working with very large datasets and distributed systems
- Familiarity building data pipelines at large tech companies or data-driven organizations
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical field.
#LI-SK1
#LI-Remote
Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate’s work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process. We want our employees and their families to thrive.
In addition to comprehensive benefits we offer holistic mind, body and lifestyle programs designed for overall well-being. Learn more about ZoomInfo benefits here.
About us:
ZoomInfo (NASDAQ: GTM), the all-in-one AI GTM platform, enables sales, marketing, and customer success teams to execute their go-to-market strategy with confidence. Powered by the industry's most comprehensive B2B data, including more than 100 million companies, 500 million contacts, and billions of signals, ZoomInfo delivers the intelligence, automation, and integrations that modern revenue teams need to identify, engage, and convert their best buyers.
ZoomInfo is committed to protecting your privacy when you apply for jobs with us. Please review our Job Applicant Privacy Notice for more details on how we handle your personal information.
ZoomInfo may use a software-based assessment as part of the recruitment process. More information about this tool, including the results of the most recent bias audit, is available here.
ZoomInfo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and does not discriminate based on protected status. We welcome all applicants and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability status, religion, protected military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in accordance with legal requirements.
For Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. ZoomInfo does not administer lie detector tests to applicants in any location.
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- Pay
Below is the US base salary for this position. Additional compensation such as Bonus, Commission, Equity and other benefits may also apply. $163,800—$257,400 USD About us:
- Location & working pattern
Bethesda, Maryland, United States; Remote-US-CA; Remote-US-NY; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
#LI-SK1 #LI-Remote Actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate’s work location, qualifications, skills, experience and/or training. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range for your desired work location during the hiring process. We want our employees and their families to thrive.
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