Lead Data Engineer
LumosSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Media, AdvertisingIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience in data engineering, including 3+ years in leadership positions
- Advanced knowledge of Python and distributed systems architectures
- Deep understanding of cloud technologies (AWS/GCP) and their best practices
- Experience in designing and implementing real-time data processing systems
- Knowledge of modern Big Data technologies (Spark, Kafka, etc.)
- Proven experience in leading complex technical projects
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Ability to make technical decisions considering business aspects
- Experience in building and developing technical teams
Responsibilities
- Lead the Data Engineering team, providing mentorship and developing team members’ competencies
- Design enterprise-scale data processing system architectures
- Define technical standards, best practices, and software development processes
- Collaborate with management in strategic planning and technical roadmap development
- Optimize performance and scalability of data processing systems
- Oversee data infrastructure security and stability
- Build a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team
- Actively collaborate with business stakeholders in defining requirements and priorities
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Tech Lead - Data Engineering role?
Minimum 7 years of experience in data engineering is required, including 3+ years in leadership positions. Advanced knowledge of Python and distributed systems architectures, deep understanding of cloud technologies (AWS/GCP), experience in real-time data processing systems, and modern Big Data technologies like Spark and Kafka are essential.
What are the main responsibilities of this position?
Responsibilities include leading the Data Engineering team with mentorship, designing enterprise-scale data processing architectures, defining technical standards, collaborating on strategic planning, optimizing performance and scalability, overseeing security and stability, and building a culture of innovation.
Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the compensation or salary for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Tech Lead role?
Candidates with proven experience leading complex technical projects, excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to make business-informed technical decisions, and experience building technical teams stand out. Bonus points for AdTech/MarTech experience, Domain Driven Design, Event-Driven Architecture, agile methodologies, or technical publications.
Samba TV
Audience measurement and analytics for smart TVs
About Samba TV
Samba TV provides audience measurement and insights for the television industry, focusing on the smart TV market. Their technology is integrated into 35 million TVs globally, allowing them to collect and analyze extensive viewership data. This data helps advertisers, broadcasters, and content creators understand viewer behavior and improve their advertising and content strategies. Samba TV's audience measurement system is significantly larger than traditional methods, offering more accurate data. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to their data and analytics, ensuring privacy compliance and giving viewers control over their data sharing. The goal of Samba TV is to enhance the television viewing experience through detailed insights and measurement services.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$44.4MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget
Mental Health Support
Company Equity
Employee Discounts
Risks
Increasing competition from Roku and Amazon challenges Samba TV's market share.
Privacy-focused regulations may increase compliance costs for Samba TV.
Shift towards ad-free streaming services could reduce demand for advertising insights.
Differentiation
Samba TV partners with 20 smart TV brands, embedding technology in 35 million TVs.
Proprietary multi-source panel is 100 times larger than traditional measurement systems.
Offers comprehensive audience measurement and actionable insights for advertisers and content creators.
Upsides
Growing demand for cross-platform measurement solutions boosts Samba TV's market potential.
Acquisition of Semasio enhances capabilities in privacy-compliant contextual targeting.
Partnerships with digital audio platforms expand audience insights across media channels.
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