Join Shutterfly as a Principal Data Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines. Focus on high-transaction, high-volume e-commerce environments. Fully remote position with a preference for candidates in Central and Eastern time zones.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
About The Company
Shutterfly is a leading technology-driven company dedicated to making life’s experiences unforgettable. We believe in the transformative power of self-expression and aim to empower our customers to create personalized products that reflect their unique identities. Our family of brands offers a wide range of services and products, including photo printing, personalized gifts, home décor, and more, enabling consumers to capture and celebrate their most cherished moments. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, Shutterfly continues to be a trusted name in the digital personalization industry. We foster a vibrant, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive, supporting our mission to help people share their stories and create lasting memories.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Data Engineer with 7–10 years of industry experience to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines that connect our data warehouse with marketing and customer engagement platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in high-transaction, high-volume e-commerce environments. Your primary focus will be on building reliable, scalable, and efficient integrations that enable customer segmentation, targeted campaign execution, and feedback loops from engagement data back into our core systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring that our marketing and analytics teams have access to accurate, timely data to drive insights and decision-making. Additionally, you will identify architectural efficiencies, implement cost-saving measures, and contribute to the overall data strategy of the organization. This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility to candidates based in the US or Canada, with a preference for those in Central and Eastern time zones.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of professional experience as a data engineer in high-volume e-commerce or transactional platforms
- Expertise in Python, including data scripting, automation, and API integrations
- Strong SQL skills with experience working with modern data warehouses such as Redshift, Snowflake, or BigQuery
- Hands-on experience with data integrations involving internal systems and third-party platforms
- Familiarity with APIs, data pipelines, and workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow, dbt, or AWS Glue
- Proficiency in cloud computing platforms, particularly AWS services, with at least 3 years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL to facilitate data movement between data warehouses and external platforms
- Automate data workflows to ensure accuracy, scalability, and timely data delivery for marketing and analytics teams
- Implement bi-directional data flows that feed customer and campaign data into engagement platforms and capture performance and behavior data back into internal systems
- Collaborate with marketing, analytics, and CRM teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data pipelines to maintain high data quality and system reliability
- Document processes, workflows, and schemas to ensure knowledge sharing and long-term maintainability of data systems
- Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards across all data operations
- Identify opportunities for architectural improvements, resource optimization, and cost reductions
Benefits
- Competitive salary package based on experience and location
- Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible remote work environment
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities and continuous learning programs
- Employee assistance programs and wellness resources
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture that values innovation and collaboration
Equal Opportunity
Shutterfly is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a workplace that respects and values individual differences. We do not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.