Senior Data Software Engineer (Moloco Commerce Media)

Moloco; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Learning and development stipend

Lunch and snacks

Parental leave

Unlimited vacation

Retirement benefits

Home office reimbursements

Job summary

Moloco is seeking a senior data engineer to design and scale data pipelines powering Moloco Commerce Media. You will build complex ETL processes, improve data quality, and collaborate with Infrastructure, ML, Data Science, Analytics, and Production teams to deliver robust data infrastructure.

You will lead a small team, mentor teammates, and contribute to high-impact projects shaping our data-driven advertising platform in a fast-growing retail media space.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong skills in data modeling, analytics, or big data processing.
• Experience with ads infrastructure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Improve cost effectiveness of data pipelines, storage, and databases.
• Design and implement data quality and governance processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Enhance system scalability, availability, and performance across Moloco Commerce Media’s data infrastructure.
• Develop internal tools to boost developer productivity and system efficiency.
• Mentor a small team and lead high-impact projects.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Data pipelines

ETL processes

SQL/NoSQL

Distributed systems

Python

Java

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

• Design and develop complex data pipelines and ETL processes for manipulating and managing big data
• Improve cost effectiveness of data pipelines, storage, and databases, both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Design and implement data quality and governance processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Enhance system scalability, availability, and performance across Moloco Commerce Media’s data infrastructure
• Develop internal tools to boost developer productivity and system efficiency
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives, providing technical expertise and guidance
• Collaborate with teams such as Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Data Science, Analytics, and Production to build the best ad platform
• Tech lead a small team to contribute to high-impact projects
• The Impact You’ll Be Contributing to Moloco:
• You will be responsible for developing an ML-based online advertising platform for the rapidly growing retail media industry
• You will play a pivotal role designing, developing and optimizing the data infrastructure and pipelines to build robust and scalable solutions that power Moloco’s data-driven products
• You will mentor others on the team and have the opportunity to lead high impact projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness: Competitive health (100% coverage for you), dental, vision and life insurance for you and your family. In addition, enjoy membership to Calm, Headspace, Spring Health, as well as fitness and health reimbursements
• Professional development: $2,500 Learning and Development stipend annually to grow yourself professionally
• Food and snacks: Enjoy lunch on us. We bring lunch in for employees everyday, In addition, our kitchens are filled with healthy snacks and beverages for you to enjoy
• Paid parental leave: Our parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers have you covered when you welcome a new child into your family
• Unlimited vacation: We encourage team members to take time off to relax and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy. We also offer leave time for various reasons
• Financial benefits: We provide equity and generous retirement benefits that help you prepare for your future. In addition, home office setup and phone, internet and transportation reimbursements

Possess extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or equivalent on-premise systemsWork with at least one of the following: data modeling, analytics, data management, or big data processing/MapReduceDisplay strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in ambiguous or evolving environmentsExhibit system design and development skills, especially in large-scale environmentsBring 6+ years of software engineering experience using modern languages such as Java, C#, Go, C++, Python, and foundational SQL knowledge, with proficiency in SQL or NoSQL database technologiesDeep, hands‑on experience in ads infrastructure (bidding, pacing, budget optimization, or measurement) at large revenue scale a plusDemonstrate experience with computer systems architecture, operating systems, or distributed systemsApply strong programming fundamentals, testing practices, and knowledge of common algorithms and data structuresMaintain a growth mindset, staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, and sharing knowledge with othersCommunicate and collaborate effectively across teams