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Principal Engineer - Data Platform & AI Enablement
Location Remote Hybrid to Wayne PA Hybrid to Naperville IL
How Youll Conrtibute to Our Mission
As a Principal Engineer on our Data Platform & AI Enablement team you will help build the shared data foundations that power analytics reporting and intelligent features across Frontlines products. Your work will enable educators and administrators to access trusted insights and AI-driven capabilities that support better decisions and better outcomes for students.
This is a hands-on high-impact engineering role. Youll think beyond individual pipelines or services and design durable cloud-native data capabilities that scale across a multi-tenant SaaS environment. Youll collaborate closely with Product Architecture Cloud Operations and fellow engineers to shape solutions from early concept through production delivery-ensuring they are reliable secure and built for the future.
How Youll Drive Success
Youll design and evolve the core data platform components that other teams depend on every day. That includes
Designing and implementing scalable data ingestion transformation and storage solutions across distributed systems
Building and operating batch and event-driven data pipelines that support analytics and application experiences
Contributing to thoughtful data modeling strategies across relational analytical and semi-structured stores
Ensuring strong standards for reliability observability and performance across cloud-native environments
Leading root cause analysis and resolution of complex platform issues
Youll also help enable AI-powered innovation by
Shaping data architecture patterns that support model inference feature preparation and emerging AI use cases
Partnering with application and AI teams to expose clean well-governed data interfaces
Evaluating new data and AI technologies with a practical implementation-focused lens
As a senior technical leader you will
Author and guide solution-level design documentation including trade-off analysis and implementation direction
Facilitate design reviews that strengthen alignment and elevate engineering quality across teams
Provide high-level estimation and sequencing guidance at the initiative level
Champion modern engineering practices automation and testing strategies for data services
Mentor engineers through collaborative design discussions and thoughtful code reviews
Influence architectural direction through partnership clarity and shared purpose
What You Bring to Help Us Grow
Professional experience building and operating modern data platforms in cloud environments with strong familiarity in AWS ecosystems
Deep proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in data systems
Experience with distributed data processing frameworks and event-driven architectures
Strong understanding of data modeling integration patterns and multi-tenant SaaS considerations
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product and Architecture to refine ambiguous requirements and define scalable solutions
A track record of contributing to shared platform services used by multiple product teams
You may also bring
Experience designing data systems that support AI or machine learning workflows
Exposure to vector search embeddings or emerging AI-driven data patterns
Familiarity with data governance practices including access controls lineage and quality validation
What Youll Need to Thrive
A systems-oriented mindset that balances immediate delivery with long-term sustainability
Comfort navigating ambiguity and shaping clarity through collaboration
A proactive solution-focused approach to complex engineering challenges
Openness to feedback and a commitment to continuous improvement
The ability to communicate architectural direction and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
A collaborative spirit that prioritizes shared success across teams
Our Mission Our People Our Purpose
At Frontline Education were reimagining whats possible by becoming an AI-first organization transforming how we think work and serve the educators who shape our schools every day. By using AI in thoughtful practical ways were creating tools that help educators save time gain insights and focus more on what matters most - their students.
As part of our team youll be expected and empowered to build and apply AI skillsets that grow with you because at Frontline Education technology amplifies what matters most the human drive to learn improve and make a difference.
How We Support Growth Balance and Well-Being
• Personalized Time Off Take time when its needed most - whether thats a family vacation a reset day or simply time to rest and refocus.
• Paid Sick Time Separate dedicated sick leave to care for yourself or loved ones.
• Volunteer Time Off Paid time to give back and support causes that matter to you.
• Ten Paid Holidays Enjoy meaningful moments and traditions throughout the year.
• Our Philosophy We believe time away from work helps you bring your best self to it.
Continuous Learning & Growth
• World-Class Learning Access Explore thousands of on-demand courses through platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
• Leadership & Technical Skill Building Develop new capabilities and chart your own professional path.
• AI Empowerment Use OpenAI tools to build fluency with emerging technology and harness AI as a creative partner for innovation and problem-solving.
• Tuition Reimbursement Invest in formal education to advance your skills and career.
• Ongoing Learning Culture Participate in company-led webinars on AI inclusion and industry trends-designed to inspire curiosity and continuous improvement.
Health Happiness and Purpose
• Wellness Initiatives Company-sponsored programs that support physical mental and emotional well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program EAP Confidential support for you and your familys needs.
• Comprehensive Benefits Health and financial benefits that support your happiness and future.
• A Culture That Cares At Frontline Education we want every team member to learn grow and thrive-personally professionally and purposefully.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is 160K-190K and commensurate with your experience skills and internal equity. In addition to base salary you will be eligible for performance-based incentives aligned to individual team and company results.
Youll also have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future including healthcare coverage retirement savings with company match employee stock purchase opportunities where applicable and the time-off wellness and learning programs outlined above. Specific details will be shared during the interview process.
Inclusion Belonging & Equal Opportunity
Frontline Education is an equal opportunityaffirmative action employer. We aspire to have an inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team.
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Interview Process & Data Privacy
As part of our interview process Frontline uses video conferencing tools that may include photo capture and automated transcription features to support consistent and thoughtful evaluation. Any images or transcripts are used solely by our recruiting and hiring teams stored securely and never shared outside the hiring process. Candidates may opt out of transcription by notifying their recruiter in advance. All information is processed in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and used only for legitimate recruitment purposes.
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