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# Principal Data Engineer at Amgen

Compensation · Listed in posting

$159,423 – $215,689/yr

**Location**
: Thousand Oaks, California · Tampa, Florida

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Aug 26, 2026

## Description

Amgen is hiring a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of its data strategy and platforms. The role oversees data architectures, pipelines, integrations, governance, cloud solutions, and complex data challenges while mentoring and leading a data engineering team. Candidates must have strong cloud, Python, PySpark, SQL, and ETL experience, along with the ability to lead high-performing teams; education and experience requirements vary by degree level. The role offers a U.S. annual salary range of 159,422.60 to 215,689.40 USD, health and welfare benefits, a bonus program, stock-based incentives, and flexible work models where possible.

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