Senior Staff Data Engineer

SiriusXM; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SiriusXM is seeking a Senior Staff Data Engineer to join the AdsWizz data engineering team. You will design and scale data products and reporting systems, collaborate across teams, and drive data onboarding with SXM Media services.

You will mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions while delivering high-quality data solutions. The role requires extensive experience with Python/Java, Spark, BigQuery, and cloud platforms, and offers opportunities to shape analytics at a

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience in Python or Java (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).
• Observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
• Working with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Nice to have expertise in Caching implementations (Redis, Memcached).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Mathematics or a similar field.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance, reliable, and scalable reporting APIs and data pipelines.
• Lead high-level architecture discussions and planning sessions 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 project scope and requirements.
• Execute tasks with clarity and ownership to drive projects forward.
• Collaborate with Global Operations and Cloud Infrastructure teams for production deployments and incident support.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers.

Skills

Python/Java

Spark

BigQuery

AWS

GCP

REST APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

SQL/NoSQL

Prometheus

Grafana

Jira/Confluence

Data Warehousing

ETL/DataPipelines

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Mathematics

Tools

Snowflake

BigQuery

ELK

Job description

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. Regardless of their role, each of our employees is vital in bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life daily.

SiriusXM Media is the gateway for marketers to North America's most prominent digital audio

advertising ecosystem. As the combined advertising revenue organization of SiriusXM Holdings Inc., SiriusXM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and SiriusXM; innovative ad tech solutions powered by AdsWizz; 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.

How you’ll make an impact:

As 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.

What you’ll do:

• 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.
• Responsible for mentoring and guiding junior engineers.

What you’ll need:

• 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).
• Observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
• Working with containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Messaging platforms and stream data processing (like Kafka, Flink, Pub/Sub).
• Collaboration tools like Miro (or Lucidchart), Jira and Confluence.
• 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to continuous improvement.
• 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 Security basics (e.g., OAuth2 standard).
• 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.S.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect,

professionalism and cooperation. 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.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.