or apply directly on YLD's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days YLD's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of YLD's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at YLD
- high 5 stale, 1 reposted of 7 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from YLD's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for YLD.
About this role
As a Principal Data Engineer at YLD, you will lead the development of the data practice, engaging directly with clients to deliver hands-on data engineering solutions. Your role will involve mentoring other engineers, shaping proposals, and representing the company at external events, all while ensuring high standards in data work. You will also be responsible for building the practice's reputation and capabilities over time.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of YLD as an employer.
What you need
- Strong experience as a data engineer or data lead
- Comfortable in client-facing roles and technical discussions
- Experience in hands-on data engineering work including pipelines and transformations
- Ability to guide teams and unblock technical challenges
- Experience in defining internal standards for data work
- Leadership experience and ability to mentor others
Nice to have
- Consultancy background
- Public presence in the data community
- Experience with various data stacks and client contexts
What you get
- Company Private Health care
- Enhanced fully paid maternity and paternity leave for up to 6 months
- Company's Pension Scheme
- 25 days annual holiday (excluding Public Holidays)
- £2000 annual allowance for Training/Conferences
- £300 annual allowance for additional hardware
Worth weighing
- Role involves significant client interaction and travel
- Expectations for building a practice from the ground up
- Hands-on technical work is a core responsibility
- Vague mention of 'variety' in client projects could imply a lack of focus
Summarised from YLD's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by YLD on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.