Tech Lead - Data Engineering at Samba TV

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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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

Python

Spark

Kafka

AWS

GCP

distributed systems

Big Data

real-time data processing

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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