Senior Data Engineer
Univision communications inc
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TelevisaUnivision, the leading Spanish-language media company, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to own end-to-end production data pipelines for ViX. You will design, build, and deploy scalable data platforms, collaborating with product, data science, and analytics teams to deliver analytics-ready data at scale.
You will leverage GCP technologies (BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Cloud Composer), Python, SQL, and dbt to transform raw data into actionable insights, while ensuring data quality,
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Big Data environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Hands-on experience building end-to-end data pipelines.
- Strong experience with GCP, including BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, Cloud Composer; AWS is a plus.
- Experience with Airflow and dbt for data transformation.
- Experience building real-time data pipelines and using Spark/Hadoop.
- Experience with IaC tools like Pulumi or Terraform.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable batch data pipelines using Airflow, Python, SQL, and dbt.
- Build real-time ingestion pipelines from Pub/Sub into Cloud Storage and BigQuery via Dataflow.
- Own pipelines end-to-end from design to deployment and production support.
- Collaborate with Product, Data Science, and Analytics teams to meet data needs.
- Ensure data quality, security, and observability across the data platform.
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Job description
At TelevisaUnivision, we are the world's leading Spanish-language media company, reaching millions of consumers across digital, streaming, social, audio, linear television, and live events. As we continue expanding our global streaming platform, ViX, we are investing heavily in technology, data, and innovation to deliver exceptional subscriber experiences and drive long-term business growth. The Data Engineering team designs, builds, and operates the high-volume, high-velocity data pipelines that power ViX, including playback and engagement events, subscription data, advertising data, and the analytics data warehouse that turns them into business decisions. The team works closely with Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Analytics teams across TelevisaUnivision. The Senior Data Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, and deployment of our streaming data platform. You will own production data pipelines end to end, from real-time ingestion through modeled, analytics-ready data, and partner with data science, analytics, and product teams to understand their data needs and drive initiatives to completion. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, a passion for solving complex data challenges, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions at scale.
You are a data engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys transforming complex data into actionable business value.
- Deep expertise in modern cloud-based data platforms, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, and Cloud Composer
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and data transformation frameworks such as dbt
- Hands-on experience building both batch and real-time (streaming) data pipelines at scale
- Experience working with large-scale distributed systems and big data technologies, including Spark and Hadoop
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Pulumi or Terraform
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to design scalable and efficient solutions
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner across technical and non-technical teams
- A continuous improvement mindset and passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient batch data pipelines using Airflow (Cloud Composer), Python, SQL, and dbt
- Build and maintain real-time ingestion pipelines that land event data from Pub/Sub into Cloud Storage and BigQuery using Dataflow
- Build and optimize dimensional data models and workflows in the analytics data warehouse to support reporting, analytics, machine learning, and product initiatives
- Own assigned pipelines end to end, from design and development through testing, deployment, and production support
- Ensure data quality, integrity, security, and availability across the data ecosystem
- Partner with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Analysts, and Engineering teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Contribute to data architecture discussions and long-term platform strategy
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Optimize data storage, processing, and orchestration for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency, including BigQuery query and storage costs
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline and platform issues, and contribute to incident reviews
- Implement best practices for data governance, observability, testing, and CI/CD
- Mentor and support junior data engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing
- Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices
- Participate in technical interviews and help grow a high-performing data engineering team
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field
- 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, or Big Data environments
- Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL
- Hands-on experience building and owning production-grade, end-to-end data pipelines
- Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, and Cloud Composer; AWS experience will also be considered
- Experience with workflow orchestration and transformation tools such as Airflow and dbt
- Experience building real-time or near-real-time data pipelines
- Strong understanding of data warehousing best practices, including relational and dimensional modeling
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Pulumi or Terraform
- Solid understanding of distributed data processing frameworks, including Spark
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience supporting machine learning and data science workflows
- Familiarity with data observability, data quality frameworks, and CI/CD practices
- Experience working within subscription-based, media, streaming, or digital product organizations
- Must be authorized to work in the United States Employment/education will be verified
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- TelevisaUnivision believes that a happy, well-balanced employee is what makes our culture thrive. We offer a wide selection of perks and benefits including PTO, tuition reimbursement, wellness and employee support programs, 401(k), and life and other insurance plans. This is in addition to a comprehensive and competitive health benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.
TelevisaUnivision is the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Powered by the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and a prolific production capability, TelevisaUnivision is the top producer of original content in Spanish across news, sports and entertainment verticals. This original content powers all of TelevisaUnivision’s platforms, which include market-leading broadcast networks Univision, Las Estrellas, Canal 5 and UniMás, and a portfolio of 38 cable networks, which include TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia and TL Novelas. The company also operates the leading Mexican movie studio, Videocine, and owns and operates the largest Spanish-language audio platform in the U.S. across 35 terrestrial stations and the Uforia digital platform. TelevisaUnivision is also the owner of ViX, the largest Spanish-language streaming platform in the world. For more information, please visit televisaunivision.com.
Sobre TelevisaUnivision TelevisaUnivision es la compañía líder de medios en español en el mundo. Impulsada por la biblioteca propia más grande de contenido en español y una alta capacidad de producción, TelevisaUnivision es el más grande productor de contenido para las verticales de noticias, deportes y entretenimiento. Este contenido original es lo que impulsa las plataformas de TelevisaUnivision, que incluyen las cadenas de transmisión líderes Univision, las estrellas, Canal 5, y UniMás, y un portafolio de 38 canales de televisión de paga, que incluyen TUDN, Galavisión, Distrito Comedia, y TL Novelas. La compañía además opera el estudio de producción cinematográfica líder en México, Videocine, y posee y administra las plataformas más grandes de audio en español en Estados Unidos en 35 estaciones y la plataforma digital Uforia. TelevisaUnivision también es propietaria de ViX, el servicio de streaming en español más grande del mundo. Para más información, por favor visita televisaunivision.com.
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