Staff Data Engineer

Company: dentsu

About the Role

We’re looking for you—a skilled Staff Engineer passionate about building innovative data solutions. In this role, you’ll design and maintain products that power dentsu’s B2B marketing vision using cutting-edge cloud technologies. You’ll collaborate with a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and delivering real business impact.

Please note that those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead project initiatives and foster collaboration across teams.
• Mentor and support engineers as they grow in their careers.
• Partner with stakeholders—Product, Data, Design, and Executive teams—to solve technical challenges and strengthen data infrastructure.
• Create monthly data assets and enhance processes to effectively leverage these resources in meeting client requirements.
• Coordinate with other teams to ensure seamless data sharing.
• Communicate clearly and document processes for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work on dentsu's Snowflake Native App framework and search innovative solutions.
• Use Agile practices and AI tools to deliver features quickly and effectively.
• Apply best practices throughout the development lifecycle: design, implement, test, review, and deploy using CI/CD.
• Participate in quality assurance, automated testing, and on-call support.
• Help onboard clients and collaborate with client solution teams.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and innovative team culture.

What You Bring

• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems—or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 6+ years of software development experience.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Technical Foundations: Solid understanding of database fundamentals, SQL, and relational/non-relational data models.
• Programming: Expertise in Python (Java is a plus).
• Big Data: Experience with big data platforms (Snowflake preferred).
• DevOps/Tools: Familiarity with Agile development, version control (Git, Bitbucket), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Specialized Knowledge: Proficient in Vibe Coding.
• Containers: Knowledge of containerized environments (Snowpark preferred; Docker is a plus).
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Cloud: Experience with cloud technologies (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP also welcome).
• Workflows: Understanding of data workflows (Airflow, Snowflake streams/tasks) and distributed systems.
• Bonus: Unix command line and Bash scripting skills are a plus.

Why Join Us

• Work with cutting-edge technologies and innovative teams.
• Grow your skills in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Make an impact by shaping how data powers marketing solutions.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values your ideas and encourages your growth.

Work Environment and Location

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams.

• Office Attendance: Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices (currently Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City) are required to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles).
• Remote Work: Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs.
• Flexibility: Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary Range: $113K - $150,000 (Placement based on experience, knowledge, and skills).
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible paid time off
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick and safe leave
  • Paid parental leave

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. For further details, visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Job Details

• Location: New York / #Remote
• Brand: Dentsu
• Time Type: Full time
• Contract Type: Permanent

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, religion, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please email ApplicantAccommodations@dentsu.com.

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About dentsu

For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact.

• Be a force for good: Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients.
• Dream loud: We need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity.
• Team without limits: We create opportunities for connection and collaboration, building a sense of belonging.

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Responsibilities:

The role involves leading project initiatives, fostering collaboration, and mentoring engineers while partnering with stakeholders to solve technical challenges and strengthen data infrastructure. Key tasks include creating monthly data assets, enhancing processes, and ensuring seamless data sharing across teams.

Requirements:

Candidates must possess 6+ years of software development experience, strong leadership, and solid understanding of database fundamentals, SQL, and data models. Expertise in Python, experience with big data platforms like Snowflake, and familiarity with cloud technologies are essential.