Senior Engineer - Data & AI Governance

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

Phillips 66 is seeking an Senior Engineer - Data & AI Governance to build and scale the technical foundation of our enterprise data governance program. This role plays a critical part in enabling high-quality, trusted data and AI readiness across the organization by combining hands-on engineering with governance practices. You will work across technical and business teams to implement scalable solutions, improve data reliability, and support decision-making through well-governed data products.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, and enhance governance infrastructure, including readiness scoring engines, certification dashboards, intake workflows, and automated monitoring systems to ensure data product health and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data architecture, standards, and data quality practices while managing key components of the data management system and supporting enterprise data warehouse environments.
• Design and implement data pipelines, dashboards, and reporting solutions to deliver accurate, timely insights for a variety of audiences.
• Configure and manage metadata, data catalog entries, and data quality rules across data products and platforms.
• Perform readiness assessments, identify gaps, and partner with data owners to drive remediation and certification readiness.
• Analyze current and future state processes, conduct gap analysis, and recommend improvements to governance workflows and data architecture.
• Provide technical guidance, troubleshoot performance issues, and support testing activities to maintain system reliability.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with enterprise data governance and business intelligence standards.

What You'll Bring - Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, data management, or business intelligence
• 3 or more years of experience with Python, SQL, Databricks, and Data Visualization tools
• 1 or more years of experience with full stack development
• 3 or more years communicating effectively across teams (technical and non-technical), manage priorities, and support multiple efforts simultaneously

What Makes You Stand Out - Preferred

• Experience in the energy industry or with enterprise-scale data environments
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks, data quality standards, and data architecture practices
• Experience with data catalog tools such as Unity Catalog, Alation, or Collibra
• Experience with Prompt engineering
• Experience working with knowledge graphs and semantic layer models
• Familiarity with AI governance, data lineage, and responsible AI practices
• Experience with Jira, ADO, or similar tools for workflow and program tracking
• Hands-on experience with Databricks Genie or natural language query tools
• Knowledge of enterprise systems such as SAP S/4HANA or RightAngle
• Relevant certifications in data engineering, cloud platforms, or governance frameworks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and solve complex data-related problems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences

Compensation Range


This position has a base salary range of $ 140,400 - $171,600.

At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements. Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

Total Rewards


At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being - physical, emotional, social, and financial - is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results - personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards .

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.


Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

To be considered


In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 7/28/2026.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Nearest Major Market: Houston