Staff Software Engineer - Data Platform

Key Skills

Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, AWS, Big Data Technology, Data pipelines, Design, Google BigQuery, Google Bigtable, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Google Dataflow, Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Python Programming, SPARK Programming

Job Description

An industry leader at the nexus of machine learning, performance marketing, and visionary product infrastructure, Moloco is advancing the advertising technology industry. We ranked #95 in the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies for 2022. We ranked #91 among Deloitte’s 2021 Fast 500 and have been certified by 91% of the company via Great Places to Work. Check us out on Glassdoor and be sure to get an inside look at working at Moloco on Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube. 

Moloco is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, London, Berlin, Seoul, Singapore, Beijing, Gurgaon, and Tokyo. 

Creating a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion and belonging is core to our existence. To reach our goals, diversity of talent and thought is a critical component to how we operate as an organization. Our workforce is our superpower, and we know that fostering a culture of inclusion, authenticity, and belonging will allow us the greatest opportunity to carry out our mission -- to empower businesses of all sizes to grow through operational machine learning.

Moloco is a truly rewarding place to work and in an exciting period of growth, which you could be a part of. Join us today and apply now!

About the Data Team 

We are seeking an exceptional Software Engineer to join us in building a state-of-the-art mobile advertising platform. We understand the value of a strong engineering team and strive to hire only the best software engineers. While tackling challenging real-world problems, you will make a positive impact on millions of mobile users in the world and grow with top-notch colleagues. 

• We use various Google Cloud Products, including Bigtable, BigQuery, and Dataflow to manage big data
• Moloco was featured as a customer example in the Data and Analytics Platform Overview at GCP Next'18. You can check out this video for more details about the company and the product 

What you'll do

• Turn unstructured logs, messages, and events into structured data that can be utilized for analytics, machine learning, and more
• Implement backend data pipelines for manipulating and managing big data
• Optimize data processing pipelines with different goals including latency, cost, and throughput
• Improve existing data pipelines in terms of scalability and efficiency
• Design and implement fraud prevention/detection algorithms through analyzing complex time-series data
• Collaborate with other engineers at Moloco to build the best mobile advertising platform in the world

What you'll need to succeed

• BS in Computer Science or related fields (MS preferred)
• 10+ years of hands-on industry experience in software development
• Excellent software development skills and fluency in at least one programming language (preferably Java, Go, or Python)
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Experience in Cloud/Big Data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCE, Beam, Spark, etc.) 
• Experience in distributed computing/MapReduce 

All offers of employment are subject to background checks prior to start date. Moloco will consider for employment: qualified applicants with criminal histories in manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws and Fair Chance Ordinances.

Compensation range (base salary) $218,000 - $272,000

Moloco is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Moloco Thrive: Benefits and Well-Being:

We take care of you and create the conditions for you to do the best work of your career. Through a lens of Inclusion, we offer innovative benefits which empower our employees to take care of themselves and their families so they can do the best work of their lives. For an overview of our global benefits, click here. 

Moloco Values: 

• Lead with Humility: Everyone’s voice is respected, valued, and heard. With humility, we become more open and accessible to each other. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success. 
• Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what’s possible. 
• Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with rigor and integrity. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value. 
• Go Further Together: We’re one team working towards one mission and vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won’t let each other fail.