Sr. Data Engineer

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.$170K — $210K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; or equivalent experience
  • Programming skills in Python; experience in GoLang and Java preferred
  • Familiar with data technologies like Snowflake, Spark, and SQL
  • Experience or interest in streaming data systems (e.g., Kafka, Flink)
  • Knowledge of workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) is a plus
  • Strong understanding of data modeling and software engineering practices
  • Excellent communication and collaborative attitude with a growth mindset

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable, high-performance data pipelines for large-scale advertising datasets
  • Optimize data models for reporting, billing, and campaign systems
  • Build and maintain batch and real-time data processing workflows
  • Ensure data quality and accuracy via automated validation mechanisms
  • Support Snowflake optimization for query performance and efficiency
  • Manage workflow orchestration for complex data pipelines
  • Implement CI/CD standards for deployment and testing quality

Benefits

  • Work with world-class datasets and systems powering billions of ad impressions daily
  • Contribute to the foundational data platform driving decision-making in advertising
  • Collaborate with diverse teams on the future of connected TV and digital advertising
  • Career growth through mentoring and technical leadership opportunities
  • Engage in a global, performance-driven culture that encourages creativity and innovation
  • Learn from industry experts while working on cutting-edge technology in a dynamic sector
Full Job Description

Position Summary

Sr Data Engineer – Samsung Ads

Position Summary:
We are seeking Data Engineers at all experience levels to join the Performance & Reach engineering organization within Samsung Ads. You will contribute to the foundational data systems that power our Performance Ads and Reach Demand product lines, working with large-scale advertising datasets to support campaign delivery, reporting, and billing for global advertisers.
You'll work closely with Product, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Application Engineering teams to deliver production-grade data solutions. This position offers significant growth opportunities and mentoring, with the potential to advance into technical leadership roles.

Role and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

•    Contribute to scalable, high-performance data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and analytics across large-scale advertising datasets
•    Support development and optimization of data models for reporting, billing, and campaign delivery systems
•    Participate in building and maintaining batch and real-time data processing workflows handling billions of events daily
•    Help ensure data quality, completeness, and accuracy through automated validation frameworks and reconciliation checks
•    Contribute to Snowflake optimization including query performance and cost-efficient data processing patterns
•    Support workflow orchestration for multi-stage data pipelines
•    Follow engineering standards for CI/CD pipelines, test coverage, and deployment quality gates

Technical Growth & Leadership:

•    Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-site teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
•    Participate in architecture and design reviews for data systems
•    Learn and apply data engineering best practices and operational excellence
•    Develop prototypes and contribute to proofs of concept
•    Adopt AI-assisted development practices and GenAI tool adoption

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience
•    Programming experience in Python; GoLang and Java preferred; Scala nice to have
•    Understanding of data technologies including Snowflake, Spark, and SQL
•    Experience with or eagerness to learn streaming data systems such as Kafka, Flink, or Kinesis
•    Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow) or willingness to learn
•    Understanding of data modeling and software engineering best practices
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills with growth mindset


Experience Levels:
•    Entry Level (0-2 years): New graduates or early-career professionals with relevant coursework, internships, or personal projects
•    Mid Level (2-5 years): Solid experience with data systems and data engineering
•    Senior Level (5+ years): Proven track record of building and operating large-scale data systems with technical leadership experience


Preferred Qualifications:
•    Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS)
•    Background in digital advertising, programmatic systems, or ad measurement platforms
•    Experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
•    Experience with data quality frameworks and automated validation pipelines
•    Knowledge of statistical methods and data-driven performance analysis
•    Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD automation
•    Experience with large-scale reporting, data warehousing, or billing systems


Why Join Samsung Ads:
•    Work with world-class datasets and large-scale systems powering billions of ad impressions daily
•    Contribute to the foundational data platform that drives decision-making across the entire advertising business
•    Collaborate with cross-disciplinary and cross-site teams driving the next generation of connected TV and digital advertising
•    Grow your career with mentoring opportunities, technical leadership development, and advancement paths
•    Be part of a global, high-performance culture that values creativity, innovation, and ownership
•    Learn from industry experts and work on cutting-edge technology in one of the most dynamic sectors in tech

Skills and Qualifications

Compensation for this role, for candidates based in Mountain View, CA is expected to be between $170,000 ~ $210,000 base.  Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role. Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance (after 6 months), Paid Time Off, Student Loan Program (after 6 months), Wellness Incentives, and many more

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