Data Engineer

Samba TV, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Join Samba TV, a global leader in understanding video consumption, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our data platform. As a Data Engineer in our Warsaw-based team, you will be instrumental in building, maintaining, and optimizing the robust data infrastructure that underpins our entire organization's operations and strategic decision-making.
• Our mission at Samba TV is to revolutionize the viewing experience for everyone by providing unparalleled insights into streaming and broadcast video consumption worldwide. Our proprietary data and cutting-edge technology enable media companies to connect with audiences more effectively and empower advertisers to engage viewers and measure campaign reach across an ever-expanding ecosystem of devices.
• In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing and enhancing our data pipelines, ensuring the seamless flow of information from ingestion to sophisticated analytics and reporting. You will work with a diverse range of valuable viewership and contextual datasets, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence that drives business growth and innovation.
• You will contribute to the development of scalable applications that are critical for enabling data-driven decision-making across all departments, including product, engineering, marketing, and sales. Your work will directly impact our ability to understand cultural trends and deliver AI-driven insights on a global scale.
• The core of your responsibilities will involve leveraging cloud-based technologies, with a strong emphasis on AWS, Databricks, BigQuery, and Snowflake. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing data solutions that are both performant and cost-effective within these environments.
• This position requires a deep understanding of distributed data processing frameworks and methodologies. You will be tasked with optimizing data workflows for speed, scalability, and reliability, ensuring that our data platform can handle massive volumes of data efficiently.
• A significant aspect of your role will involve contributing to our data governance and metadata management initiatives. You will help establish and enforce standards for data quality, security, and accessibility, ensuring that our data assets are trustworthy and readily available for analytics, reporting, and machine learning use cases.
• You will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to understand their data needs and translate them into robust, scalable data solutions. This cross-functional collaboration is key to ensuring that our data platform effectively supports a wide array of analytical and predictive modeling requirements.
• Responsibilities will include designing and implementing ETL/ELT processes, building data models optimized for analytical querying, and developing robust monitoring and alerting systems to ensure the health and performance of our data pipelines.
• You will also be involved in data quality assurance, implementing checks and balances to maintain the integrity and accuracy of our datasets.
• Furthermore, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our data architecture, exploring new technologies and best practices to enhance efficiency and innovation.
• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a unique perspective on culture, informed by a global footprint of data and AI-driven insights, and to make a tangible impact on a company that is at the cutting edge of media and advertising technology.
• You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, where your contributions will be recognized and valued, and where you will have ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The ideal candidate will possess a strong aptitude for problem-solving, a meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for working with large-scale data systems.
• You will be instrumental in ensuring that Samba TV's data infrastructure is not only functional but also a strategic asset, enabling us to maintain our competitive edge and drive future success.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong focus on cloud-based data engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with cloud data warehouses such as BigQuery and Snowflake.
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Databricks).
• Familiarity with data governance principles and metadata management practices.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies (AWS, Databricks, BigQuery, Snowflake).
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with a global reach.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Skills & Technologies

AWS

Hybrid

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About Samba TV, Inc.

Samba TV, Inc. provides television analytics and cross-screen advertising solutions. Its automatic content recognition (ACR) technology embedded in smart TVs and set-top boxes anonymously collects viewing data, enabling advertisers and networks to measure audience reach, frequency, and attribution across broadcast, cable, OTT, and digital channels. The company offers real-time dashboards, planning tools, and targeted media products to optimize campaigns and maximize return on ad spend. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices worldwide, Samba TV partners with device manufacturers, content owners, and brands to deliver privacy-compliant insights in more than 50 countries.

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