Saatchi & Saatchi

Senior Data Engineer

Saatchi & Saatchi$88K — $165K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of data engineering experience with strong ETL/ELT design skills.
  • Expertise in Apache Spark (preferably Databricks), SQL, and Python.
  • Experience with scalable pipelines and large datasets (terabytes to petabytes).
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices and Git workflows.
  • Proficiency with workflow orchestration tools (preferably Airflow).
  • Strong communication skills in global teams.
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, SparkSQL, Hive, or AWS Glue.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build large-scale data solutions for industry-leading marketing strategies.
  • Collaborate with global engineering and delivery teams to drive business results.
  • Influence how brands engage with consumers using data insights.
  • Mentor engineers and contribute to architectural decisions.
  • Develop skills in data governance, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.
  • Propose innovative frameworks and best practices for the team.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off (FTO) and 15 paid holidays.
  • Paid sick time for recovery.
  • Parental/new child leave and childcare assistance.
  • Comprehensive health coverage and 401(k) plan.
  • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee recognition and charitable donation matching.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

How You'll Make an Impact

As a Senior Software Engineer on Publicis's Data Warehouse projects, you will design, build, and optimize large-scale data solutions that power our industry-leading digital marketing strategies. Collaborating with the Engineering Manager, you'll work closely with global engineering teams, delivery teams, and clients to deliver solutions that drive measurable business results.

This role is ideal for engineers who want to work at the intersection of data analytics, cloud technology, and personalized solutions. You will work with petabyte-scale data, leverage frameworks such as Spark, Databricks, and Airflow, and directly influence how global brands engage with millions of consumers. At Publicis, you will solve complex data challenges, transform raw data into insights that drive business impact, and help shape the future of digital marketing in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Achieve
  • Grow into a technical leader, mentoring engineers and influencing architecture.
  • Build expertise in data engineering using Spark, Databricks, Airflow, and cloud resources.
  • Strengthen your knowledge of the digital marketing domain while contributing to Publicis's success.
  • Develop skills in data governance, performance optimization, and disaster recovery.
  • Propose and implement innovative frameworks and best practices for our teams.

Qualifications

Who You Are
  • 5-8 years of data engineering experience with strong ETL/ELT design and optimization skills.
  • Expertise in big data processing using Apache Spark (preferably Databricks), SQL (basic & advanced), and Python.
  • Experience building scalable pipelines and working with large datasets (terabytes to petabytes).
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices, Git workflows, and test-driven development.
  • Proficiency with workflow orchestration tools (preferably Airflow).
  • Strong communication skills with experience in global, cross-cultural teams.
  • Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, SparkSQL, Hive, or AWS Glue.
  • Familiarity with digital marketing technologies and consumer data ecosystems.
  • Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead solution design discussions.
  • Nice to have: Knowledge of cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).

Additional Information

When You Join Us, We'll Create Something EPIC Together
Epsilon is a global data, technology and services company that powers the marketing and advertising ecosystem. For decades, we've provided marketers from the world's leading brands the data, technology and services they need to engage consumers with 1 View, 1 Vision and 1 Voice. 1 View of their universe of potential buyers. 1 Vision for engaging each individual. And 1 Voice to harmonize engagement across paid, owned and earned channels.

Epsilon's comprehensive portfolio of capabilities across our suite of digital media, messaging and loyalty solutions bridge the divide between marketing and advertising technology. We process 400+ billion consumer actions each day using advanced AI and hold many patents of proprietary technology, including real-time modeling languages and consumer privacy advancements. Thanks to the work of every employee, Epsilon has been consistently recognized as industry-leading by Forrester, Adweek and the MRC. Epsilon is a global company with more than 9,000 employees around the world.

Our pillars aren't just words. They're how we show up every day.
  • People centricity: We focus on employee well-being in an environment where colleagues truly care about each other.
  • Collaboration: We work together, support one another, and collectively achieve goals.
  • Growth: There are endless opportunities for growth through learning, development and career advancement.
  • Innovation: We drive progress through cutting-edge solutions and forward-thinking approaches.
  • Flexibility: We've created a balance between work and personal life, and we encourage adaptability to solve problems creatively.

Our values guide us to create value for our clients, our people and consumers.
  • Act with integrity
  • Work together to win together
  • Innovate with purpose
  • Respect all voices
  • Empower with accountability

These pillars and values are our foundation-shaping our culture, guiding our decisions, and uniting us in common purpose.

Because You Matter

As an Epsilon employee, you deserve perks and benefits that put you, your family and your finances first. Our benefits encompass a wide range of offerings, including but not limited to the following:
  • Time to Recharge: Flexible time off (FTO), 15 paid holidays
  • Time to Recover: Paid sick time
  • Family Well-Being: Parental/new child leave, childcare & elder care assistance, adoption assistance
  • Extra Perks: Comprehensive health coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, commuter benefits, professional development, employee recognition, charitable donation matching, health coaching and counseling

Epsilon benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms.

Compensation Range: USD $88,900.00 - USD $165,100.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/11/2026.

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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