Wurl

Data Engineer Intern

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Advertising Technology, Streaming Media, Data & AnalyticsIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote (US)
  • Job Type: Internship
  • Salary: $30/hr

Wurl connects the world’s video content to global audiences. Our data platform powers advanced analytics, real-time decision-making, and secure operations across the OTT video streaming ecosystem. This internship focuses on supporting performance marketing initiatives on Connected TV (CTV), offering hands-on experience in building data-driven solutions for ad targeting, attribution, and campaign optimization.

Requirements

  • Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field.
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL.
  • Familiarity with data engineering concepts and tools (e.g., ETL processes, data warehousing).
  • Interest in digital advertising, performance marketing, and streaming media technologies.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Data Engineering team to develop and maintain scalable data pipelines that support performance marketing efforts on CTV.
  • Assist in implementing attribution models that tie CTV viewership to campaigns.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven targeting into our data infrastructure.
  • Analyze viewer engagement data to identify opportunities for optimizing return on ad spend (ROAS).
  • Contribute to the development of tools and dashboards that provide insights into campaign performance and audience behavior.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and big data technologies.
  • Understanding of ad tech ecosystems and metrics (e.g., CPM, CTR, ROAS).
  • Exposure to AI/ML concepts, particularly in the context of ad targeting and personalization.
  • DataBricks experience.
  • Familiarity with interactive ad formats and their implementation.

About Wurl, LLC.

At Wurl, our mission is to create innovative technologies and services that help accelerate the shift to streaming. At our core, we are innovators focused on driving the streaming industry forward with technologies that help connect viewers to the right content and ads. Our technology and data-driven solutions help companies reach new audiences, engage high-value viewers, and ultimately increase their revenue.

In 2022, Wurl was acquired by AppLovin (Nasdaq: APP), a leading marketing platform, giving our employees the best of both worlds: the dynamic environment of a 150+ person startup as well as the stability of a high-growth public tech company. We invest in providing a culture that fosters passion, drives excellence, and encourages collaboration to drive innovation. Wurl is a fully-remote company that has been globally recognized for our people and technology, having been named a Great Place to Work by Fortune in 2022, 2023, and 2024; an Ad Tech Company of the Year finalist by the UK Business Tech Awards in 2023; a BIG Innovation Awards winner in 2024 and 2025; and the “Innovation in Advertising” winner by the StreamTV Awards in 2024.

What We Offer

  • Paid internship ($30/hr) with flexible scheduling.
  • Remote-first work culture and support.
  • Mentorship from experienced engineers and product experts.

Company Information & Policies

AppLovin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send us a request at accommodations@applovin.com.

AppLovin will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Skills

Data Pipelines
Data Engineering
Performance Marketing
Ad Targeting
Attribution Models
Campaign Optimization
Streaming TV
Real-time Data Processing

Wurl

Cloud platform for TV channel distribution

About Wurl

Wurl provides a cloud-based platform that enables the creation and distribution of TV channels for content creators, broadcasters, and media companies. The platform allows users to upload and manage their video content, schedule programming, and distribute it across various Over-The-Top (OTT) and pay TV services. Clients can automate their content management processes, including live programming and ad insertion, which helps them save time and resources. Wurl differentiates itself by offering a user-friendly interface and a comprehensive suite of tools that facilitate seamless content distribution to platforms like Samsung TV Plus, Twitch, Sinclair STIRR, and Roku. The company's goal is to enhance the visibility and revenue potential of its clients by helping them reach a global audience of 130 million viewers.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$32MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from Tubi and Pluto TV threatens Wurl's market position in CTV.
Ad-blocking technology on CTV platforms may impact Wurl's ad monetization strategies.
Regulatory scrutiny over data privacy could increase compliance costs for Wurl.

Differentiation

Wurl offers a cloud-based platform for seamless TV channel creation and distribution.
The company enables real-time ad targeting with its GenAI-based BrandDiscovery solution.
Wurl's ContentDiscovery platform uses machine learning for viewer engagement and content discovery.

Upsides

Partnerships with Edgio and Chess.com expand Wurl's reach in the FAST channel market.
Increased demand for personalized CTV ads boosts Wurl's BrandDiscovery platform potential.
Growing importance of real-time data analytics enhances Wurl's data-driven solutions.

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