Staff Software Engineer - TLM - Data Platform

Key Skills

Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, Apache Beam, AWS, Bezier curves, Big Data Technology, Data Analytics, Data science techniques, Design, Distributed computing, Edge AI, GCeasy, GoLang, Java Programming, Large scale data processing, Leadership, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, Mentoring, Online Advertising technologies, Optimization, Pipeline automation, Planning and organization, Project management, Python Programming, Software Development, SPARK Programming

Job Description

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!

What you'll do

• Act as tech lead -- managing projects and mentoring peers
• 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)
• Leadership experience -- time spent as a TLM or TL on a large scale project
• Management experience -- we're seeking someone who can optimize each team member's strengths and apply their skills in the right place
• Desire to still be hands on, working alongside the rest of the data platform team and adding value to complex projects
• 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
• Bias for action; ability to inspire a team
• Experience in Cloud/Big Data platforms (e.g., AWS, GCE, Beam, Spark, etc.)
• Experience in distributed computing/MapReduce

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.