Senior Data Engineer

Unity Technologies; Canada; Remote; CAD 153,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Technologies is seeking a Staff Data Engineer with expertise in machine learning and a strong background in the AdTech sector. This role will focus on enhancing data pipelines for advanced Deep Learning models, vital for optimizing solutions that drive Unity's Ad Business. Candidates should possess a degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in data engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering focused on machine learning models.
• Experience managing large-scale datasets for machine learning applications.
• Proficient in programming languages like Python, Scala, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust data pipelines for machine learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business requirements.
• Mentor junior data engineers and maintain compliance standards.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Pipeline Design

Big Data Technologies

Problem Solving

Python

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

Flink

Spark

GCP

AWS

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

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The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Staff Data Engineer with a strong background in machine learning and a proven track record in the AdTech sector. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our data engineering efforts. You will join a dedicated team of machine learning engineers to specifically focus on enhancing and scaling our data pipelines for cutting-edge Deep Learning models. This work is crucial for developing and optimizing solutions that drive our AdTech platform and enable the next generation of Machine Learning models for our Ad Business.

What you'll be doing

• Design, implement, and continuously improve robust and scalable data pipelines for machine learning, with a particular emphasis on supporting advanced Deep Learning models.
• Collaborate closely with machine learning engineers, data scientists, and other cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into effective data solutions, models, and algorithms.
• Manage the full lifecycle of large-scale data sets, including collection, storage, processing, and optimization for machine learning applications.
• Develop and maintain a reliable data infrastructure capable of supporting both real-time and batch data processing.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in AdTech, data engineering, and machine learning, implementing best practices to elevate our capabilities.
• Mentor junior data engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and shared learning.
• Ensure all data engineering practices and machine learning initiatives adhere to data privacy and compliance standards.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering, with a significant focus on building systems and pipelines for machine learning models, preferably in the AdTech industry.
• Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java.
• Solid experience with big data technologies (e.g., Flink, Spark) and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP preferred, AWS).
• Strong knowledge of machine learning concepts and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch), and practical experience with the deployment of ML models at scale.
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver complex data engineering projects and to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Additional information

• Relocation support is not available for this position.
• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

Life at Unity

Unity [NYSE: U] is the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences. Creators, ranging from game developers to artists, architects, automotive designers, infrastructure experts, filmmakers, and more, use Unity to bring their imaginations to life across multiple platforms, from mobile, PC, and console, to spatial computing.

As of the third quarter of 2024, more than 70% of the top 1,000 mobile games were made with Unity, and in 2024, Made with Unity applications had an average of 3.7 billion downloads per month. For more information, please visit Unity .

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Gross base salary$153,000—$191,300 CAD