principal Data Engineer tech_leadership 10+ yrs · Posted Mar 16, 2026
$148,900 – $271,500
USD per year
Skills
Express ETL

About this role

Adobe is hiring a principal-level Data Engineer based in San Francisco, CA. The posting calls out experience with Express, ETL and roughly 10+ years of relevant work. Compensation is listed at $148,900–$271,500 per year.

Role
Data Engineer
Function
data engineering
Level
principal
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
San Francisco, CA
Experience
10+ years
Department
Marketing and Strategy
Posted
Mar 16, 2026
AI Summary
Principal-level Data Engineer advising agencies on Adobe's data platform strategy, integrating data solutions into client workflows, and evangelizing data collaboration capabilities. Requires 10+ years in data strategy, martech/adtech, or agency consulting with deep CDP and data platform expertise.

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Job description

from Adobe careers

The opportunity  

Data collaboration is transforming how agencies and enterprises deliver value to their clients. Adobe is leading this shift by helping organizations unify data, content, and workflows to drive measurable outcomes across industries and geographies.  As advertising and media agencies increasingly rely on advanced data ecosystems to drive personalization, efficiency, and ROI, Adobe is leading the way with integrated solutions that unify data, content, and insights.

To support this shift, we are seeking a Principal - Data Platform Strategy to help agencies maximize the value of Adobe’s data and content capabilities and position Adobe as their strategic partner in building scalable, future-ready platforms.

This high-visibility role sits within the Americas Enterprise Sales organization and is part of the Digital Strategy Group’s Data and AI Platform team. You will serve as a trusted advisor and evangelist, guiding agencies and their clients on how to leverage Adobe’s data platform capabilities to accelerate collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Key Responsibilities  

  • Partner with Solution Consultants, Enterprise Architects, and Sales to help agencies and enterprise customers understand Adobe’s data platform offerings and integrate them into client workflows.
  • Evangelize Adobe’s vision for data collaboration and content strategy, inspiring agency leaders to embrace new operating models and deliver greater client value.
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