Senior Data Engineer

ViacomCBS; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Streaming subscriptions

Job summary

Skydance is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to drive data strategy, build pipelines, and deploy data products at scale. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, translate data into actionable insights, and contribute to the evolution of our data infrastructure.

You will apply Python and SQL, work with BI teams, and mentor junior staff while leading initiatives from conception to completion in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• STEM undergraduate degree with 4+ years of work experience or STEM graduate degree with 2+ years of post-graduation work experience in Analytics/Measurement/Data Operations fields or consulting roles focusing on digital analytics implementations.
• Knowledge with relational and NoSQL data management systems (e.g., BigTable, HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB).
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with exploratory data analysis using tools like iPython Notebook, Pandas, and matplotlib.
• Demonstrated development of ongoing technical solutions while maintaining documentation and training impacted teams.
• Experience developing solutions to business requirements through hands‑on discovery and exploration of data.
• Robust written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and vice versa.
• Experience building and deploying applications on a cloud platform (preferably Google Cloud Platform).
• Ability to influence and apply data standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work with large volumes of traffic data and user behaviors to develop pipelines that enhance raw data quality.
• Break down complex data problems and communicate feasible solutions proficiently.
• Extract patterns from large datasets and transform data into actionable insights.
• Utilize tools such as Jupyter, SQL, dashboards, statistical analysis, and data visualizations to explore datasets and find answers to business questions.
• Partner with internal product and business intelligence teams to identify optimal data ingestion, structure, and storage approaches.
• Collaborate with technology field partners to ensure reliable implementation of data solutions.
• Provide innovative ideas to improve data and collaborate with engineering, BI teams, and business units to implement changes.
• Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful implementation of data solutions.
• Contribute to advancing the team in technology and best practices
• Mentor junior team members on best practices and approaches around data.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

NoSQL databases

Education

STEM degree

Tools

BigTable

HBase

Cassandra

MongoDB

Job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

Overview

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving our data strategy and standard methodologies for data collection, pipelines, usage, and infrastructure. We are looking for someone with a deep sense of curiosity and an affinity for building innovative products based on data. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate data constellations and tools, leveraging your skills in reverse engineering, analytics, and creative problem-solving to devise data and BI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work with large volumes of traffic data and user behaviors to develop pipelines that enhance raw data quality.
• Break down complex data problems and communicate feasible solutions proficiently.
• Extract patterns from large datasets and transform data into actionable insights.
• Utilize tools such as Jupyter, SQL, dashboards, statistical analysis, and data visualizations to explore datasets and find answers to business questions.
• Partner with internal product and business intelligence teams to identify optimal data ingestion, structure, and storage approaches.
• Collaborate with technology field partners to ensure reliable implementation of data solutions.
• Provide innovative ideas to improve data and collaborate with engineering, BI teams, and business units to implement changes.
• Lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring successful implementation of data solutions.
• Contribute to advancing the team in technology and best practices
• Mentor junior team members on best practices and approaches around data.

Basic Qualifications

• STEM undergraduate degree with 4+ years of work experience or STEM graduate degree with 2+ years of post-graduation work experience in Analytics/Measurement/Data Operations fields or consulting roles focusing on digital analytics implementations.
• Knowledge with relational and NoSQL data management systems (e.g., BigTable, HBase, Cassandra, MongoDB).
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with exploratory data analysis using tools like iPython Notebook, Pandas, and matplotlib.
• Demonstrated development of ongoing technical solutions while maintaining documentation and training impacted teams.
• Experience developing solutions to business requirements through hands‑on discovery and exploration of data.
• Robust written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and vice versa.
• Experience building and deploying applications on a cloud platform (preferably Google Cloud Platform).
• Ability to influence and apply data standards, policies, and procedures.

Bonus Skills

• Experience with marketing tools such as Kochava, Braze, Branch, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Knowledge with Apache Airflow.
• Knowledge of data modeling.
• Knowledge with GIT.
• Proficiency in statistical analyses using tools such as R, Numpy/SciPy with Python.
• Experience with Adobe Analytics (Omniture) or Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of digital marketing strategies including site, video, social media, SEM, SEO, and display advertising.
• Knowledge with ELT/ETL concepts.
• Knowledge of AI frameworks and prior implementation experience is a plus.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 165,600.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here.
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.