Senior Data Engineer

Univision; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

TelevisaUnivision, home to ViX, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, deploy, and own scalable streaming data pipelines from real-time ingestion to analytics-ready data. You will collaborate with data science, analytics, and product teams to drive data-driven initiatives at scale.

You will lead development on batch and streaming pipelines, implement data governance, and mentor junior engineers while shaping the data platform strategy for a fast-paced media landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 translate business requirements 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 costs.
• Mentor and support junior data engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in architectural decisions and engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

GCP

dbt

Airflow

BigQuery

Spark

Terraform

IaC

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Pulumi

Terraform

Cloud Composer

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:

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.

ABOUT YOU:

You are a data engineering professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and enjoys transforming complex data into actionable business value.

You bring:

• 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

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: (Responsibilities)

Data Platform Development

• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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

Performance & Optimization

• 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

Leadership & Team Contribution

• 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

YOU HAVE:

Required Experience & Skills

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• 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

OUR BENEFITS:

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.