Software Engineer Principal

Richardson - Texas - United States of America

About The Role
As a CBRE Software Engineer Principal, you will develop, maintain, and enhance client systems, as well as evaluate, design, and develop new features.

This job is part of the Software Engineering job function. They are responsible for successfully executing and monitoring system improvements to increase efficiency.

What You'll Do

• Administer Snowflake and data tools ( ELT and Data transformation tools ) to ensure optimal configuration, security, and performance across environments.
• Evaluate emerging data technologies, perform proof of concepts (PoC), and enable enterprise-level adoption when appropriate.
• Good knowledge of knowledge graph tools to enhance data relationships, semantic modeling, and enterprise data connectivity.
• Drive robust design and maintainability standards as part of a CoE team, defining patterns, frameworks, and best practices for scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions.
• Optimize Snowflake performance by tuning storage, compute resources, and query execution for improved speed and cost efficiency.
• Develop advanced data processing solutions using Python, including data frames (e.g., Pandas), APIs, and libraries to enable automation, integration, and custom transformations across diverse data sources.
• Collaborate with business units, segments, and LOB teams to understand requirements, assess platform fitment, and onboard them to Snowflake and ETL solutions. Provide ongoing enablement and support to ensure consistent standards, patterns, and best practices for optimal platform utilization across the enterprise.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks in Snowflake-based ETL/ELT workflows designed by teams using the platform.
• Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Explore and integrate Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities into data workflows and enterprise solutions to enhance automation, insights, and advanced analytics.

What You'll Need
To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 10-15 years of relevant experience in data engineering or software development. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Strong experience working in Snowflake.
• Multi-dimensional, conceptual, and innovative thinking to develop new solutions.
• Ability to identify and solve the most complex problems.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.

Why CBRE
When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values In Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure
We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

About CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at

Equal Employment Opportunity:
CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations:
CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at U.S.) and Canada).

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