Staff Data Engineer
Life360$166,500 - $245,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, Technology, Social MediaIndustries
Requirements
- 3–4 years of experience in a software engineering environment
- Knowledge of Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or other equivalent technologies
- Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Scala, Java, Python, or Golang
- Experience with automated testing systems
- Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, ETL processes, and business intelligence reporting tools
- Experience working with CI/CD, containerization, and virtualization tools such as Kubernetes and Docker
- Development experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure and technologies, as well as Data Lakes (an asset)
- Natural curiosity and a demonstrated pattern of exploring multiple approaches to find the most efficient, scalable solution to solve problems
- A passion for Big Data and a strong interest in staying up to date on the latest trends and technologies, constantly researching new tools and data innovations
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading data from a wide variety of sources into various data services
- Maintain and improve current server-side scripts, libraries, APIs, and SDKs
- Identify, design, and implement system performance enhancements and internal process improvements
- Automate manual processes and optimize data delivery
- Build robust and scalable software
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this position remote or does it require working from an office?
This is a contractor position specifically for LATAM, with the company having growing teams across Latin America including Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia, but specific remote or office requirements are not detailed.
What is the salary or compensation for this Senior Data Engineer role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills and experience are required for this position?
Candidates need 3–4 years of software engineering experience, knowledge of Hadoop, Spark, Kafka or equivalents, proficiency in Scala, Java, Python, or Golang, experience with data modeling, ETL processes, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS/GCP as an asset.
What is the company culture like at MediaLab?
MediaLab features an exceptionally talented team of engineers, designers, product, and business builders focused on impacting the growth of major social networks, messaging apps, and music platforms, with a collaborative environment handling big data solutions.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Data Engineer role?
A strong candidate is a self-starter with 3–4 years of experience, natural curiosity, a pattern of exploring efficient scalable solutions, and a passion for Big Data while staying current on trends.
MediaLab
Acquires and manages consumer internet brands
About MediaLab
MediaLab focuses on acquiring and managing consumer internet brands, particularly in the digital media and advertising sectors. The company operates a portfolio of popular platforms, including WorldStarHipHop, Imgur, Kik, Amino, and DatPiff, which together attract 180 million monthly users. These platforms engage users through social networking, digital mixtapes, and messaging services. MediaLab differentiates itself by leveraging its large user base to provide targeted advertising solutions, allowing brands to reach a significant portion of US internet users. The company also emphasizes partnerships with content creators, enhancing user engagement and relevance across its platforms. MediaLab's goal is to build and nurture online communities while generating revenue primarily through advertising.
Santa Monica, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$194.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees
Risks
Competition from adtech startups like Swiftly threatens MediaLab's market share.
Layoffs at Genius Media could harm MediaLab's reputation.
Integration challenges from acquiring Genius Media may affect operational efficiency.
Differentiation
MediaLab owns diverse platforms like Imgur, Kik, and WorldStarHipHop.
The company leverages a vast user base for targeted advertising solutions.
MediaLab excels in ad tech and product management, ensuring platform relevance.
Upsides
Short-form video content boosts engagement on Imgur and WorldStarHipHop.
AI-driven moderation enhances user experience on Kik and Amino.
Interactive advertising opens new revenue streams for MediaLab.
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