Senior Data Engineer

Paramount; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,400 - 165,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team in Los Angeles, California. This pivotal role involves developing robust data strategies and improving data pipeline quality. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, extract valuable insights from large datasets, and lead projects from inception to completion. Ideal candidates should have a STEM degree, proficiency in Python and SQL, and experience with cloud platforms. Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits will be provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in analytics or consulting roles focusing on digital analytics.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL data management systems.
• Experience with data ingestion, structure, storage approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop pipelines that enhance raw data quality.
• Break down complex data problems and communicate solutions.
• Extract patterns from large datasets to transform data into actionable insights.
• Utilize tools to explore datasets and find answers to business questions.
• Lead projects from inception to completion, implementing data solutions.
• Mentor junior team members on best practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

Exploratory data analysis

Cloud platform deployment

Communication skills

Data modeling

NoSQL systems

Relational databases

Statistical analysis

Education

STEM undergraduate degree

STEM graduate degree

Tools

Jupyter

iPython Notebook

Pandas

Matplotlib

Google Cloud Platform

Apache Airflow

Job description

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 of 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 of Apache Airflow.
• Knowledge of data modeling.
• Knowledge of 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 of ELT/ETL concepts.
• Knowledge of AI frameworks and prior implementation experience is a plus.

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: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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