Data Engineer, DMP

Pelmorex; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid Work Environment

RRSP matching

Personal Spending Account

Summer Hours

17 Paid Days Off

Job summary

Pelmorex is seeking a Data Engineer in Oakville, Canada to harness behavioral data from web, mobile, and connected devices, turning it into advertising data solutions. You will collaborate with data scientists, big data developers, and product managers to optimize campaigns and deliver actionable insights.

You’ll work with BigQuery, Google Cloud, Spark, and Airflow, building robust data pipelines while contributing to architecture decisions and production readiness in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, MapReduce, and other Big Data languages.
• Proven experience coding data pipelines in Python.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as pandas, Jupyter, and TensorFlow.
• Big plus: prior knowledge of the advertising domain and its technology stack.

Responsibilities

• Work with analytics systems such as BigQuery, Google Cloud Dataflow, Spark, and Airflow.
• Build and maintain data pipelines to generate audience segments for DMP/DSP integrations.
• Design and optimize data delivery architectures and visualizations for insights.
• Collaborate with data scientists, big data developers, and product managers to turn data into ads solutions.
• Contribute to best practices and explore new technologies.

Skills

Big Data

SQL

MapReduce

Python

Pandas

Jupyter

TensorFlow

Advertising domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master in CS/Software Eng

Job description

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS...

Flexible Hybrid Work Environment

Retirement Savings Matching Plan (RRSP). Plan for your future with us!

Personal Spending Account

Up to $500 to spend on anything related to physical, mental or financial well-being (in addition to your Health Care Spending Account)

Summer Hours

Start your weekend earlier during the summer months!

17 Paid Days Off (in addition to 13 Personal Days)

This includes an extra day off during the month of your birthday - our gift to you!

An IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Awareness, Solidarity) team

Weather is inclusive, we will be too. Our IDEAS team is committed to making this happen!

HAVE WE GOT YOUR ATTENTION? WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Read about ushere! (spoiler alert... we are the home of The Weather Network )

Proud to share that we ranked #5 Most Admired Company in Canada in Leger's 2026 Reputation Study, among 334 organizations

WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...

As a Data Engineer you will play a critical role in harnessing behavioral data collected from various platforms (web, mobile web, mobile apps, tablets, and connected TV) to convert them into advertising data solutions and actionable insights. You will work closely with data scientists, big data developers, and product managers, to create innovative solutions for advertising clients and apply solutions to optimize their campaigns.

Please note,we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in Canada and can work in a Hybrid model at our Oakville location.

WHAT'S THE DAY TO DAY LIKE?

• Live and breathe Big Data: Work extensively with analytics systems such as BigQuery, Google Cloud Dataflow, Apache Spark, and Apache Airflow.

• Manage Infrastructure: Utilize hybrid cloud-based infrastructure (GCP knowledge is a plus) to collect and process massive volumes of data.

• Build Data Pipelines: Create robust data processing pipelines to generate audience segments and integrate them with various DMP and DSP systems (ad-tech knowledge is a big plus!).

• Visualize Insights: Brainstorm and create powerful visualizations that make data accessible and understandable.

• Architect Systems: Evaluate database solutions and help define the architecture and design of data delivery systems.

• Drive Best Practices: Contribute to development best practices, experiment with new ideas, and collaborate across teams to take key products from concept to production.

WE ARE HOPING YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field (preferably focused on data mining or machine learning).

• Strong knowledge of SQL, MapReduce, and other Big Data languages and processing frameworks.

• Proven experience designing and coding data pipelines in Python.

• Solid understanding of statistical and predictive modeling, machine learning approaches, and data pattern identification.

• Accomplished in the use of data analysis and machine learning packages such as pandas, Jupyter, and TensorFlow.

• Big plus: Prior knowledge of the advertising domain and its technology stack.

YOU ARE MADE FOR THIS IF...

• Have a genuine passion for keeping up with the rapid evolution of the data world.

• Are a creative, innovative, and visionary thinker who wants to leave a lasting impact on the business.

• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset, taking the initiative to execute great ideas with minimal resources.

• Are an excellent communicator, both within cross-functional teams and when facing clients.

• Thrive under pressure and comfortably hit tight deadlines.

DON’T MEET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS? DON’T WORRY…

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Pelmorex values and welcomes diverse experiences. While having desired qualifications makes for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Pelmorex. We are always looking for people who will be a culture add (yup, that's right, we don't subscribe to culture fit, we want you to add to what we think is an amazing culture and work environment)

INTERESTED? IT GETS BETTER...

• Course Reimbursement Program We want you to keep learning, so we can too
• Open and transparent communication, including All Hands Meetings with our CEO
• Pelmorex Learning Academy
• Your mental health is important to us! We partner with our benefits provider for virtual counseling sessions
• Frequent employee pulse surveys we value your feedback so we can continue to make Pelmorex a great place to work!
• Free online doctor visits with Maple Online Healthcare
• While we encourage 1:1 conversations, we recognize that not everyone is comfortable with speaking up We have an anonymous reporting platform to ensure everyone's voice is heard

OUR PROMISE TO YOU...

We're highly focused on doing the right thing.

We'll discuss issues and timelines professionally, so you have the time you need to do the best work you can

You will see the result of your work pushed out to real users quickly

We're a team that enjoys learning new technologies and we're open to trying new things

We'll try our best not to bog you down with boring meetings

Weather inspires, protects, and transforms. For 35+ years, Pelmorex has led the way with trusted forecasts and alerts. With innovation at our core, we provide precision, speed, and unmatched reliability - safeguarding lives, powering decisions, and driving business success. Whatever the weather, we turn its potential into action. We're Pelmorex. Imagine it and we'll deliver it.

Fair and Authentic Interview Experience

We welcome candidates using AI tools to prepare for interviews or to learn more about Pelmorex. During the interviews themselves, we expect responses to come from your own experience and thinking.

We ask that candidates not use real-time AI assistance, live answer prompts, or automated response tools during interviews. This helps ensure a fair process for everyone and allows us to evaluate how you approach problems and communicate in your own voice.