Senior Data Engineer

PTC
Cambridge
1 week ago
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Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.


Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.


About PTC

PTC is a global technology company focused on uniting the physical and digital worlds through innovative software solutions. With nearly 7,000 employees worldwide, the company emphasizes growth, learning, and collaboration while empowering customers to improve operations and create better products.


Role Overview

As a Senior Data Engineer at PTC, you will design, build, and maintain scalable, high‑quality software solutions that support PTC’s industry‑leading platforms. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, contribute to architectural decisions, and help drive innovation across the product lifecycle.


Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of professional software development or data engineering experience.
  • Hands‑on experience with PLM/PDM platforms such as Windchill or Teamcenter.
  • Strong understanding of product structures/BOMs and engineering data models.
  • Experience with engineering change management (ECN/ECO) and lifecycle workflows.
  • Experience with PLM lifecycle management, including approvals and state transitions.
  • Experience with PLM/PDM data modeling (parts, documents, metadata, lifecycle states).
  • Strong SQL skills, including schema design, normalization, and performance tuning.
  • Production experience with PostgreSQL and Oracle DBMS.
  • Experience working with object/document storage for large engineering or CAD files.
  • Experience building or operating multi‑tenant SaaS systems.
  • Exposure to Kubernetes (nice to have, not required).
  • Practical experience with Git and GitLab/GitHub, supporting collaboration and version control best practices.
  • Strong automated testing discipline: unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing.
  • Strong analytical reasoning, data interpretation, and problem‑solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams.

What PTC Offers

  • A collaborative, innovative environment where your ideas can shape the future of industrial technology.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning, career growth, and cross‑functional exposure.
  • A culture that celebrates diversity, creativity, and personal development.

Life at PTC is about more than working with today’s most cutting‑edge technologies to transform the physical world. It’s about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today’s most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.


If you share our passion for problem‑solving through innovation, you’ll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?


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