Data Architect

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential water filtration to industrial water management to pool products and more, our 9,000 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help create a better world for people and the planet through smart, sustainable water solutions.

We have an opportunity for a Data Architect to join our Apex, NC team. You will work globally to unify and elevate the data strategy across our IoT edge‑to‑cloud product ecosystem. In this role, you will work across four engineering verticals—each responsible for its own end‑to‑end product line—to standardize how our devices communicate, how we model and store data, and how we build the foundation for the analytics and AI capabilities of the future. If you love bringing order to complex systems, collaborating with diverse teams, and designing data structures that scale across products, this role offers the chance to make a major impact.

You will:

• Architect & Standardize the Data Ecosystem
  • Define unified data models across devices, services, and cloud platforms.
  • Establish standards for communication protocols, messaging structures, and API patterns.
  • Create best practices for edge ingestion, cloud data pipelines, and scalable storage systems.
• Drive Cross‑Team Alignment
  • Partner with engineering leaders across multiple product verticals to ensure consistent design approaches.
  • Lead architectural reviews and guide teams through complex data decisions.
  • Bring together firmware, software, cloud, and product teams to align shared data and integration strategies.
• Build the Foundation for Analytics & AI
  • Develop data structures that support robust reporting, dashboards, and KPI frameworks.
  • Prepare the environment for machine learning initiatives, including anomaly detection, predictive models, and automation insights.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance product intelligence through better data design.
• Build Governance & Standardization
  • Maintain architectural guidelines, reference models, and data dictionaries.
  • Introduce governance processes that ensure data quality and standardization across product lines.
  • Provide clear, accessible documentation for engineering teams and stakeholders.

Key Qualifications: 

• Completed bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Data Architect
• Strong background in data architecture, systems design, or IoT solution architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with edge‑to‑cloud data flows, time‑series data, and distributed systems.
• Deep knowledge of communication patterns such as MQTT, REST, event‑driven messaging, or similar.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms and modern data storage technologies.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and influence architectural direction.
• Experience with IoT telemetry, embedded systems, or connected consumer products.
• Familiarity with event hubs, message brokers, and time‑series databases.
• Exposure to analytics, machine‑learning frameworks, or data science concepts.
• A background designing or implementing data governance processes.

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $95500 - $177300 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs. This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.