About the job
Nextdata is hiring a Lead Principal Infrastructure Engineer in San Francisco, CA. This position focuses on building the foundation for a decentralized data mesh platform, supporting data ownership and enabling AI, machine learning, and analytics at scale.
What You Will Do
- Develop automation solutions for provisioning and managing the Nextdata OS across multiple cloud platforms.
- Work closely with the founding engineering team to design and implement a secure, self-service infrastructure for future data product developers.
- Own the architecture and deployment of the OS, using infrastructure-as-code to ensure high code quality and scalability.
- Engage directly with customers to understand their requirements and translate feedback into technical improvements.
- Collaborate with product teams to align infrastructure capabilities with business needs.
What You Bring
- Expertise in large-scale distributed systems and data infrastructure.
- Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based platforms.
- Strong background in infrastructure-as-code and automation.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and product teams.
- Comfort engaging with customers to gather feedback and requirements.

