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Western Digital · Bengaluru, KA, India

# Principal Engineer, Data Analytics Engineering \[ 8+ years \] (Java/Python | Kafka | Kubernetes)

Bengaluru, KA, India Full-time Senior individual contributor Data & Analytics 

Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted October 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000157502119-principal-engineer-data-analytics-engineering-8-years-java-python-kafka-kubernetes-)

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## Job description

Architect end-to-end solutions, lead teams by example and work with cross functional stakeholders to productise the solutions.
- Design, build and support platform for customer analytical needs using Java and/or Python as programming language
- Design, build and support batch processing and streaming data pipelines
- Design, develop, and support AI-enabled assistants, chatbots, and automation solutions Develop Python-based automation services, REST APIs, and backend integrations to connect AI/automation solutions with enterprise systems, including MCP-based tool integrations.

Deploy and support applications on Kubernetes/Edge platforms, using GitOps and CI/CD pipelines Work with cross functional stakeholders to understand their requirements Guide team members overcome technical challenges

## Qualifications

### Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering with a minimum of 8+ years of experience.
- Proficient in computer science fundamentals, algorithms & data structures
- Proficient in programming languages like Java And/or Python Experience with Database Technologies (SQL/NoSQL) & Big Data Technologies (Hadoop, Hive)
- Familiarity with agentic AI concepts such as tool usage, multi-step orchestration, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) for integrating AI systems with enterprise tools and services.

### Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Cloud Platforms like AWS, GCP and Azure
- Proficient in architect and designing batch processing and streaming data pipelines using Spark, Kafka Familiar with working in an agile software development framework with test driven development approaches
- Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Jul 11, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 8, 2026
- Listed for: 120 days
- Location: Bengaluru, KA, India
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000157502119-principal-engineer-data-analytics-engineering-8-years-java-python-kafka-kubernetes-)

## Hiring at Western Digital
- Open jobs: 338
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 11, 2026

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