Software Engineer II, Big Data

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Work type
Remote
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$123,696–$254,667 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $170k
This role $189k
$108k most similar roles pay here $270k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $137,306–$201,745 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $189k versus about $170k for comparable roles.

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Pinterest is a visual discovery and inspiration platform where people find ideas for home, style, recipes, and more. It serves hundreds of millions of users worldwide through its image and video pinboard product.

Pinterest currently has 82 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer II, Big Data

Software Engineer II, Big Data, tvScientific will join the tvScientific team as an individual contributor focused on building and maintaining robust data infrastructure. The role involves designing and implementing core data pipelines that scale for growth, storing data in optimal engines and formats based on performance and cost factors, and developing knowledge graphs accessible via batch processing and APIs. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Science and Product groups, to deliver reliable large-scale services and automated data quality checks. Key technical requirements include proficiency in Spark and Scala, expertise in SQL for data manipulation, and strong experience with AWS services. The role addresses the challenge of managing massive datasets within a CTV advertising platform that automates and optimizes television advertising through advanced data science and programmatic media buying.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design and implement robust data infrastructure using Spark and Scala within AWS environments.
  • Evolve core data pipelines to ensure they scale efficiently for high-growth demands.
  • Select and implement optimal storage engines and formats based on performance and cost factors.
  • Build and implement knowledge graphs accessible through both batch processing and APIs.
  • Optimize AWS resources while designing systems for large-scale data handling.
  • Implement automated data quality checks to ensure accuracy in production environments.
  • Develop APIs backed by complex, relationship-heavy datasets for product use.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Production data engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in Spark and Scala to build data infrastructure.
  • Strong proficiency in AWS services and SQL for data manipulation.
  • Experience delivering APIs backed by relationship-heavy datasets.
  • Familiarity with data lakes, cloud warehouses, and storage formats.
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI tools while maintaining high standards of verification and integrity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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