Senior Staff Data Engineer

Sirius XM; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SiriusXM is seeking a Senior Staff Data Engineer to design, build, and operate data products and reporting systems at scale. You will own backend services and data pipelines, collaborate with AdsWizz and SXM Media teams, and drive architecture across cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP.

The role emphasizes end-to-end data onboarding, real-time and batch processing, and strong ownership of projects from conception to deployment within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience in Python or Java
• ~7+ years designing, building, and managing data pipelines with Spark, BigQuery, AWS EMR, and GCP
• ~7+ years crafting REST API based microservices on cloud platforms (AWS)
• ~ Experience with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery)
• ~ Data pipeline frameworks (Monte Carlo, Great Expectations, Soda)
• ~ Messaging platforms and stream processing (Kafka, Flink, Pub/Sub)
• ~ Strong engineering processes, lifecycle, release management, testing
• ~ Independent work and project leadership
• ~ Nice-to-have Redis/Memcached caching expertise
• ~ NoSQL knowledge (Druid, DynamoDB, SingleStore)
• ~ Experience with AI coding assistants/tools
• ~ Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance, reliable, scalable reporting APIs and data pipelines
• Lead high-level architecture discussions with ad measurement, revenue and addressability data
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams in a distributed development process
• Provide clear feedback to the Product team to clarify requirements and scope
• Demonstrate ownership and guide projects to timely completion
• Coordinate with Global Operations and Cloud Infrastructure for deployments and incident support

Skills

Python/Java

Data pipelines

REST APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)

Spark, BigQuery, EMR

Kafka/Flink/Pub/Sub

System design / architecture

Ownership / independence

Caching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in CS/Math or similar

Tools

Snowflake

BigQuery

AWS

GCP

S3

API Gateway

Job description

Who We Are: SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners – in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. SiriusXM Media is the gateway for marketers to North America's most prominent digital audio advertising ecosystem. SiriusXM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and SiriusXM; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBC Universal, SoundCloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, SiriusXM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe.

AdsWizz , a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the leading global provider of digital audio and podcast advertising solutions. AdsWizz is the underlying monetization solution for well-known music platforms, podcasts, and broadcasting groups worldwide, giving advertisers of all sizes unprecedented access to premium and niche audio content. Through dynamic ad insertion, advanced programmatic platforms, and innovative audio formats, AdsWizz efficiently connects buyers and sellers for digital audio and podcast advertising. AdsWizz is a global company with a presence in over 40 countries and a Technology Development Hub in Bucharest, Romania.

As a Senior Staff Data Engineer, you will join a highly performing team of engineers who build, own, and maintain backend services, data products and reporting applications. You will design, collaborate, and execute building the AdsWizz data products and reporting systems at scale while automating and providing insights into the data onboarding with the SXM Media and AdsWizz services.

• Design and build high-performance, reliable, and scalable reporting APIs and data pipelines.
• Lead high-level architecture discussions and planning sessions work with ad measurement, revenue and addressability data.
• Work with various teams of engineers building software in a collaborative development process.
• Collaborate with the Product team to clarify the scope of the projects by giving thoughtful feedback which challenges and clarifies requirements intent.
• Execute tasks with utmost clarity and precision, demonstrating a strong sense of ownership and providing clear direction to drive projects forward effectively.
• Collaborate with the Global Operations and Cloud Infrastructure teams to ensure flawless production deployments and support the Incident Management team.

• 12+ years of software engineering experience in Python or Java programming language (preferably JDK17 or higher).
• ~7+ years designing, building, and managing data pipelines using Spark, BigQuery, AWS EMR, and GCP Cloud Analytics.
• ~7+ years of experience crafting REST API based-microservices and scalable products, utilizing diverse cloud platforms (ideally AWS).
• ~ Cloud data warehouse & analytics platforms (Snowflake, BigQuery).
• ~ Data pipeline expectations framework experience (like Monte Carlo data, Great Expectations, Soda).
• ~ Messaging platforms and stream data processing (like Kafka, Flink, Pub/Sub).
• ~ Strong understanding of engineering software processes, lifecycle methodology, configuration management, release management, and system verification and testing.
• ~ Ability to work independently and oversee entire projects or significant parts, focusing on research and completing the tasks on time.
• ~ Nice to have expertise in Caching implementations (like Redis, Memcached, etc.).
• ~ Nice to have expertise in Designing and maintaining Public APIs and data contracts.
• ~ Nice to have Foundational Amazon Cloud Services, like S3, CloudTrail, SQS, SNS, Lambda, API Gateway, ElasticCache, Athena, Kinesis, EKS, Cognito, and others.
• ~ Nice to have NoSQL databases knowledge (Druid, DynamoDB, SingleStore, or others).
• ~ Nice to have hands on experience with AI coding assistants and tools to help with coding and data analytics.
• ~ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Mathematics or a similar field.
• ~ Must have legal right to work in the U.

Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives.

SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.