Hiring: Associate Principal Architect (Data and Analytics Platform) Company: Exelixis Location: Alameda, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:46:32 Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, CI/CD, Databricks, IAM, IaC, Iceberg, Infrastructure as Code, Product Strategy, Python, Redshift, SQL, Spark, Stakeholder Management, Terraform, dbt About the job Experience: •At least 10 years of experience in cloud infrastructure and/or enterprise data platforms in a highly available and production environment. Required Skills: •Master's degree in a relevant field and 9 years of experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 11 years of related experience; or Equivalent combination of education or years of experience. •Technical certification may be required. •Proven experience in lakehouse architectures on AWS data technologies (Glue, Lake Formation, Redshift, Athena) and Databricks. •Expertise in programming languages such as dbt, Python, Spark SQL, and SQL. •Knowledge of AWS services, including IAM. •Certifications: Professional AWS and Databricks certifications are highly valued and relevant. •Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace. •The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Qualifications: •Serve as the SME for general engineering issues and platform strategy. •Mentor and coach engineers across the team, fostering technical excellence. •Keep abreast of industry trends and evaluate platform needs for future growth. •Advanced level knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS), especially with services related to data storage, data processing, analytics, security, and compute. •Advanced level knowledge with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform. •Intermediate level knowledge with cloud and infrastructure automation. •Intermediate level knowledge of modern development and deployment practices of continuous integration and continuous deployment. •Strong knowledge of Databricks, modern lakehouse architecture, governance, metadata, and data quality principles. •Strong working knowledge of Python, SQL, Spark, and dbt. Compensation: •$182,000 - $259,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!