Engineering Manager, Data Science Engineering

Principal Data Engineer Location : Guadalajara, Jalisco

Your mission in the Data Engineering team :

At TouchTunes, your work matters, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Data Platform Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of our data platform. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of cloud architecture, big data engineering, and enabling AI / ML capabilities at scale. You will partner closely with data scientists, analysts, DevOps, and engineering teams to drive scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

Architect and build scalable data platforms using AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, EMR, and CloudWatch.

• Design and optimize end-to-end ETL / ELT pipelines using Databricks, PySpark, Python, and SQL to support batch and real-time data workflows.
• Define, build, and maintain data models and warehouse structures optimized for analytics and ML workloads.
• Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines for data workflows and ML models using Jenkins, Git, and other DevOps tools.
• Experience building and supporting real-time data pipelines using tools such as Kafka, Kinesis, or Structured Streaming.
• Drive the adoption of DataOps and MLOps best practices, ensuring robust testing, observability, monitoring, and rollback strategies.
• Partner with machine learning engineers to enable scalable model training, deployment, and monitoring pipelines.
• Establish and enforce data quality, governance, security, and cataloging standards (e.g., Unity Catalog).
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and frameworks that enhance the scalability and reliability of the data ecosystem.
• Mentor junior engineers, promote engineering excellence, and participate in architectural decision-making.

8+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 3+ years in a principal or lead-level role.

What’s in it for you :

At TouchTunes, your work impacts our customers as part of interesting projects that transform the in-venue entertainment industry. We foster open communication and collaboration across all levels, with approachable leaders that value all voices and empower you to excel and innovate. At TouchTunes, the world’s largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, we’re all about sparking joy and human connection.