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# Principal Engineer - Data Science

- **Company:** Verizon Communications Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $173,349.0 - $231,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Data Architecture, Data Visualization, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, SQL Databases, Excel Solver, Data Processing, Optimization Algorithms, Data Management
- **Published:** June 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1086cdda-24f8-44d5-a951-c3ec2f510138

## About the Role

Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field, and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or as a data engineer, data/business analyst, manager, or in a related/similar position. Experience therein to include 6 years with data management including data manipulation & cleansing, data visualization & analysis, data architecture, data modelling, simulation, and automation; supply chain and energy knowledge and tools; financial modeling, business case scenario building, project valuation, ROI analysis, and business strategy; using Python, R, SQL, Java, Excel Solver, optimization techniques, statistics and probability, Machine Learning, and AI knowledge; and communicating complex data concepts in business scenarios. In lieu of a Bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree and 6 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience, employer will accept a Master's
or foreign equivalent degree in the fields stated above and 4 years of experience in the skill sets stated above. Hybrid role, ability to work from home.

RATE OF PAY: $173,349 to $231,000 per year.

## Description

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40


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