Senior Data Engineer, Marketing Technology
ThumbtackFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess 7+ years of hands-on experience writing production code and architecting data pipelines with high-volume consumer data in advertising or marketing technology domains. They must have 7+ years of direct implementation experience designing, coding, and maintaining complex data models and systems handling structured and unstructured data sources. Expert-level coding abilities in SQL, Python, and modern data engineering frameworks are required, along with demonstrated experience in digital advertising data engineering, building high-throughput data pipelines for ad serving, conversion tracking, advertising measurement, or integrating third-party advertising data. Proven experience implementing and debugging data quality audits, monitoring systems, and automated remediation for massive datasets is essential. Technical leadership through coding, including mentoring engineers via pair programming and code reviews, strong technical communication abilities, and a passion for solving complex problems through direct technical contribution are also necessary. Bonus points for passion for Discord or gaming, hands-on collaboration experience with data science, ML engineering, and product teams, and experience with modern data storage and processing technologies like BigQuery SQL, Airflow, and Dagster.
The Staff Data Engineer will create and maintain complex, enterprise-scale data pipelines and foundational datasets while defining technical strategy and architectural direction for advertising products. They will design and build sophisticated ETL processes, data models, and analytical frameworks using SQL, Python, and modern data stack technologies. Responsibilities include developing data quality frameworks, monitoring systems, automated anomaly detection, and alerting infrastructure. The engineer will collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams to implement requirements into scalable data solutions, drive cross-functional technical initiatives, and create scalable dashboards and reports. Additionally, they will lead and mentor engineers through pair programming, code reviews, and collaborative problem-solving.
Voice, video, and text communication platform
Discord is a communication platform that allows users to connect through voice, video, and text. It serves as a space for friends and communities to gather and share their interests, catering to a wide range of groups such as artists, activists, study groups, and hobbyists. Users can join various communities, known as servers, which host discussions and activities related to their interests. Unlike many other platforms, Discord does not rely on advertising or selling user data; instead, it offers a premium subscription service called Nitro, which provides additional features like enhanced streaming quality and customization options. The goal of Discord is to create a welcoming environment where people can build connections and foster a sense of belonging.