The Home Depot
Systems Engineer Senior Principal - Infrastructure and Data Platforms (Remote)
$170K–$280K
TEXAS - VIRTUAL - TX01 · Remote/Virtual · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 9 years; preferred qualifications also cite 7-9 years of relevant work experience. Preferred leadership experience: 2-3+ years.
- Education
- High school diploma and/or GED; no additional preferred education stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
About the job
Oversees infrastructure and data platforms across a portfolio, guiding technical strategy, delivery, cost optimization, team enablement, and resolution of complex issues.
What you'll do
- Leads portfolio-level technical alignment, evaluates new technologies, and drives build-versus-buy decisions and cost efficiencies.
- Shapes technology roadmaps and strategy across teams, addressing bottlenecks and promoting consistent technology adoption.
- Provides technical escalation support, mentors teams, and works with vendors on technology needs and product enhancements.
What they ask for
- At least 9 years of work experience.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- High school diploma and/or GED, or equivalent experience.
Nice to have
- Experience with Kubernetes, CNCF projects, RedHat OpenShift, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, SQL Server, or Oracle.
- AI-assisted development practices; 2-3+ years of leadership and experience developing and evangelizing broad technology strategies.
Pay
$170,000.00 - $280,000.00 USD base salary
Tools
Kubernetes, CNCF, RedHat OpenShift, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, SQL Server, Oracle
AI focus
Experience using AI-assisted development practices is preferred; no specific AI development responsibilities are stated.
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