About PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio that includes iconic brands like Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay's, Quaker, and Tropicana. Operating in over 200 countries, PepsiCo employs hundreds of thousands of people globally and generates billions in revenue annually. The company is committed to sustainable growth, innovation, and creating positive impact through data-driven decisions. At PepsiCo, data engineering plays a pivotal role in transforming vast datasets into actionable insights that power supply chain optimization, product development, and business intelligence across its operations.

Role Overview

As a Principal Data Engineer at PepsiCo in Plano, Texas, you will be a key technical leader on the data engineering team. This role involves developing and overseeing data product builds and operations, driving a visionary approach to how data engineering impacts the business. You will build data pipelines from various source systems, store data in the PepsiCo Data Lake, and enable analytics, visualization, machine learning, and product development company-wide. This full-time position offers a disclosed salary range of $89,000 - $149,000 USD, with potential upside based on experience, plus a 10% performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Impact on PepsiCo's Flagship Data Products

Your work will directly influence the design, architecture, and implementation of PepsiCo's core data products in public cloud environments, particularly Azure. Expect to handle large-scale, complex data applications that support new product launches and enhance data quality across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

In this senior role, you will actively contribute to code development while leading strategic initiatives:

• Manage and scale data pipelines from internal and external sources to support product launches and ensure data quality.
• Build and own automation and monitoring frameworks that track metrics and operational KPIs for pipeline performance.
• Implement best practices for systems integration, security, performance, and data management.
• Empower business teams by promoting data adoption in data science, business intelligence, and analytics landscapes.
• Collaborate with internal clients like data science and product teams to drive solutioning, POCs, and innovative discussions.

Qualifications & Requirements

PepsiCo seeks seasoned professionals with proven expertise in data engineering. Key qualifications include:

• 6+ years of overall technology experience, including 4+ years in hands-on software development, data engineering, and systems architecture.
• 4+ years with Data Lake Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, and Data Analytics tools.
• 4+ years in SQL optimization, performance tuning, and programming in Python, PySpark, Scala.
• 2+ years in cloud data engineering on Azure (ADF, ADLS-2, Databricks Lakehouse, Workflow SQL, Unity Catalog).
• Experience with data modeling, high-volume ETL/ELT pipelines, data profiling tools like Apache Griffin, Deequ, Great Expectations.
• Familiarity with MPP databases (Redshift, Synapse, Snowflake), Kubernetes, GitHub, CI/CD, PowerBI, and agile/DataOps.

Plus factors: Azure/Databricks certifications, multi-cloud integration, supply chain solutions (procurement, manufacturing), metadata management, statistical/ML techniques.

Benefits & Perks

PepsiCo offers a robust compensation package tailored to support employees and families:

• Salary range: $89,000 - $149,000 USD, adjusted for location, skills, experience (recruiter provides specifics).
• 10% annual performance bonus based on eligibility.
• Paid time off: parental leave, vacation, sick, bereavement.
• Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, reimbursement accounts, EAP.
• Insurance options: accident, group legal, life.
• Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Career Growth

At PepsiCo, Principal Data Engineers have ample opportunities for advancement. This role positions you to lead high-impact projects, mentor junior engineers, and influence enterprise-wide data strategy. With PepsiCo's investment in cloud technologies and data innovation, you can grow into senior architecture, data platform leadership, or cross-functional roles in supply chain and analytics. Professional development includes certifications, training in Azure/Databricks, and exposure to cutting-edge tools like ML and DataOps.

Why Join Us

Joining PepsiCo means contributing to a global powerhouse where your data engineering expertise drives real business value. Work on scalable systems handling massive datasets from supply chain to consumer insights. Enjoy a collaborative culture, Plano's vibrant tech scene, and PepsiCo's commitment to diversity and inclusion as an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered per fair chance laws.

Role FAQs

What is the salary range?

The base range is $89,000 - $149,000 USD yearly, with 5-10% upside potential, 10% bonus, and full benefits.

Is remote work available?

This is an onsite role in Plano, Texas, focusing on collaborative data engineering.

What Azure experience is required?

2+ years with ADF, ADLS-2, Databricks; fluency in Azure services is essential.

Does PepsiCo sponsor visas?

Check with the recruiter; U.S. work authorization preferred.

How does PepsiCo support work-life balance?

Generous PTO, parental leave, wellness programs, and flexible policies.