Principal Data Platform Engineer

The Role:

“Joining Moderna means advancing mRNA science to transform medicine. Work with exceptional global teams on a broad pipeline and build a career that makes a real difference for patients.”

Moderna is strengthening its international business services hub in Warsaw, supporting our growing global operations. We welcome professionals ready to help advance our mission and shape the future of mRNA medicines.

As a Principal Data Platform Engineer, you will operate at the intersection of architecture, strategy, and hands-on engineering, shaping the backbone of a modern, modular, cloud-native data platform. You will lead critical design decisions while remaining deeply embedded in technical execution across core platform components.
This role is pivotal in advancing data discoverability, enabling federated data ecosystems, and embedding AI-assisted capabilities into data management and governance.
You will act as a mentor and technical leader, elevating engineering excellence while driving scalable, interoperable, and future-ready data solutions.

Here’s What You’ll Do:

• Architect and lead the implementation of large-scale platform components, including Data Lakes, SDKs, Data Catalogs, and Access Control layers, ensuring scalability and modularity.

• Drive cross-functional technical design sessions, aligning platform architecture with business priorities and modern data mesh principles.

• Design, develop, and optimize data ingestion and transformation pipelines with a strong focus on observability, performance, and cost-efficiency.

• Champion data discoverability by advancing federated data catalog architecture and enforcing metadata standardization across domains.

• Integrate AI-assisted data management tools to enhance governance, lineage tracking, and operational workflows, enabling smarter and more autonomous data ecosystems.

• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and promoting best practices across DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

• Collaborate closely with AI/ML, analytics, and governance teams to ensure robust security, regulatory compliance, and continuous innovation across the platform.

The key Moderna Mindsets you’ll need to succeed in the role:

“We digitize everywhere possible using the power of code to maximize our impact on patients.”
“We act with dynamic range, driving strategy and execution at the same time at every step.”

Here’s What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications)

• 10+ years in data engineering, cloud architecture, or backend engineering roles.

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS (e.g., Glue, Redshift, Lake Formation, IAM), Python, and modern data frameworks.

• Expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and microservices (Kubernetes, Docker).

• Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, and data governance frameworks.

• Proficient in DevOps, CI/CD, and observability platforms.

Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience leading modular platform initiatives.

• Familiarity with modern data platform technologies such as Databricks, Snowflake, or similar cloud-native analytics platforms.

• Familiarity with vector databases, LLM workflows (LangChain, OpenAI), and MLOps tooling.

• Strong knowledge of privacy and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Experience mentoring teams in agile, product-centric environments

• Expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and microservices (Kubernetes, Docker).

• Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, and data governance frameworks.

• Familiarity with vector databases, LLM workflows (LangChain, OpenAI), and MLOps tooling.

• Strong knowledge of privacy and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

• Experience mentoring teams in agile, product-centric environments

• Expertise in system architecture, distributed systems, and microservices (Kubernetes, Docker).

• Experience with data cataloging, metadata management, and data governance frameworks.

Pay & Benefits

At Moderna, we believe that when you feel your best, you can do your best work.  That’s why our global benefits and well-being resources are designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

• Best-in-class healthcare, plus voluntary benefit programs to support your unique needs

• A holistic approach to well-being with access to fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support

• Family building benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and a discretionary year-end shutdown

• Savings and investments to help you plan for the future

• Location-specific perks and extras

The benefits offered may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Moderna and the country where you work.

About Moderna

Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.  

By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities. 

We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S. 

As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. 

If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities. 

Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free work environment. 

Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply! 

Moderna is committed to equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

We’re focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. 

Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodation or adjustments to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation or adjustment in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations and Adjustments team at [email protected]. 

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