The Transformation team at Waters Corporation is driving the next phase of enterprise evolution. Our mission is to accelerate integration, execution, and value capture while transforming the capabilities that power our business. As part of our transformation journey, we are building the data foundations required for both integration and advancing technologies, including Agentic AI. These capabilities support data‑driven decisions across the enterprise, enabling better insights, improved processes, and more efficient operations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team at the center of Waters’ transformation, working on high‑impact initiatives that shape the future of our enterprise. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be a senior technical contributor who partners closely with data, analytics, and product teams. You will bring deep technical expertise, operate with a high degree of independence, and contribute to the design and delivery of scalable data solutions while mentoring others and influencing best practices.

The Principal Data Engineer designs, builds, and enhances robust data pipelines and platforms that support analytics, machine learning, and operational monitoring. This role is primarily hands‑on, with opportunities to contribute to system design, code quality, and cross‑team collaboration. You will be a key problem solver for complex data challenges and a trusted partner to both technical and business stakeholders.

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Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.