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Senior Data Engineer

A media and technology company focused on acquiring and growing social, messaging, and entertainment properties, including WorldStarHipHop, Imgur, and Genius.
Santa Monica, CA, USAArgentina
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
3+ years of experience
Consumer · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

MediaLab is an innovative technology company that has been making waves in the social media and entertainment space since 2018. With a impressive portfolio of applications including Amino, Kik, and WorldStarHipHop (ranking 35th most visited site in the US with 50 million monthly users), they're at the forefront of digital entertainment and social networking.

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll be joining a crucial team that handles multiple terabytes of event data daily through their server-side SDK. The role involves working on the entire data pipeline, from ingestion to storage and analysis. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge big data technologies and build next-generation solutions.

The company has its headquarters in Santa Monica, California, but maintains a strong presence across Latin America with growing teams in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and Colombia. They pride themselves on being an inclusive, equal-opportunity workplace that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.

This role is perfect for a self-starter who is passionate about big data and wants to make a significant impact on products that reach millions of users. You'll work with modern technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka, while having the opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure at a rapidly growing technology company.

Last updated 15 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Data Engineer

  • Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading data
  • Maintain and improve server-side scripts, libraries, APIs, and SDKs
  • Identify, design, and implement system performance enhancements
  • Automate manual processes and optimize data delivery
  • Build robust and scalable software

Requirements For Senior Data Engineer

Python
Java
Kafka
  • 3–4 years of experience in software engineering
  • Knowledge of Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or other equivalent technologies
  • Proficiency in Scala, Java, Python, or Golang
  • Experience with automated testing systems
  • Knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, ETL processes, and BI reporting tools
  • Experience with CI/CD, containerization, and Kubernetes/Docker
  • Experience with AWS and GCP infrastructure
  • Natural curiosity and problem-solving skills
  • Passion for Big Data and staying up to date with latest trends

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