Out-of-Home (OOH) is the fastest growing channel in advertising. From billboards to retail media to urban panels, 98% of us see at least one OOH advertisement every week. It’s a part of life. As the pioneer in OOH technology, we build solutions that help brands find their audience in the right place at the right time, on digital signage networks around the corner, or around the world. 

About us:

Vistar Media is the home of out-of-home (OOH). As a global ad tech company and the world's largest digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising marketplace, we offer technology designed to make buying and selling OOH media easier. Our goal is simple: to help the world's marketers leverage OOH's unique ability to motivate and delight. 

From strategic partnerships with major media owner networks to executing impactful campaigns with renowned global brands such as Nestlé, Porsche, Target, and Levi's, our team is filled with passionate, innovative, and collaborative problem solvers, engaging and entertaining consumers like you in the real world. Find your home in out-of-home - find your people at Vistar.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer/Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Go, Scala, Python, SQL, and possibly Typescript, along with a solid understanding of various data engineering tools and services, particularly those in the AWS ecosystem. Experience with data warehouse solutions like Redshift or Snowflake, proficiency in ETL processes, and a background in architecting data integration and access solutions for internal and external customers is highly desirable.

What you'll do:

• Be the subject matter expert for data processing and integration solutions.
• Architect end-to-end data integration solutions for internal and external customers, ensuring efficient and secure data flow.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to understand their data integration and access requirements.
• Implement solutions that meet customer needs while adhering to best practices and security standards.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for seamless integration and deployment of data solutions.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data engineering processes and workflows.
• Work closely with engineering teams and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver effective data solutions.
• Utilize Athena for interactive query execution and Redshift (or Snowflake) for high-performance data warehousing.
• Design, implement, and optimize ETL processes for seamless data integration and transformation.
• Ensure data quality and consistency throughout the ETL workflow.

What experience we're looking for:

• 6-12+ years of experience in software data engineering.
• Proficient in Go, Scala, Python, SQL, and optionally Typescript.
• Currently working with with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain data solutions using these languages.
• Extensive experience with AWS services, including but not limited to ECS (Elastic Container Service).
• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines using AWS services to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Hands-on experience with data processing tools like EMR (or MapReduce) and Spark for efficient and scalable data analysis.
• Experience working with data warehouse solutions such as Redshift or Snowflake for efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis of large datasets.
• Familiarity with build tools like Bazel for efficient project build and deployment processes.
• Informed and updated on industry best practices and incorporate them into the development and maintenance of data solutions.

What we offer:

• Flexible, fun start-up environment and culture.
• An approachable and accessible C-Suite.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• 401k + match.
• Quarterly Lifestyle Stipend.
• Unlimited PTO and summer Fridays.
• Company-wide and team specific entertainment budgets for both in-person and virtual team building.
• A flexible hybrid work environment, with a fully stocked kitchen, weekly catered lunches, and casual attire while in office.
• Sponsored Volunteer Events and Vistar Gives Back program.
• An awesome and supportive bunch of people to work with and learn from.

If you’re ambitious, highly driven, and interested in making an impact, Vistar is the place for you. Apply to join our team… we’ll see you out there.

Recruiting fraud is a serious issue facing jobseekers. Please be aware that Vistar Media would never require personal information (such as bank account information) during the interview process. Should an employee from Vistar Media reach out to you, that communication will come from an @vistarmedia.com email address. During a typical interview process, you will have several phone, video, and/or in-person interviews with multiple Vistar Media employees before a hiring decision is made. We do not require payment from applicants for training or other costs incurred, nor do we offer compensation before hiring.