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Senior Software Engineer - TV LAB

AT Samba TV
Samba TV

Senior Software Engineer - TV LAB

San Francisco, CA
Samba TV tracks streaming and broadcast video across the world with our proprietary data and technology. We are on a mission to fundamentally transform the viewing experience for everyone. Our data enables media companies to connect with audiences for new shows and movies, and enables advertisers to engage viewers and measure reach across all their devices. We have an amazing story with a unique perspective on culture formed by a global footprint of data and AI-driven insights.

We are seeking an experienced multi-disciplinary software engineer to join our Internal Measurement team to lead the development of and take ownership of our TV Lab, which supports one of our critical pillars: Data Quality. 

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The TV Lab is a foundational part of our test bed helping us measure real-world accuracy of our Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) and other algorithms. You will be responsible for building out the system and the software tools/interfaces to: manage and operate physical hardware (i.e. TVs/boards, set-top boxes, etc); to capture and process lab data; and, to make the system and its data available to internal teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Collaborate and communicate with stakeholder teams across the company to ensure alignment and delivery of an effective solution
  • Architect, implement, operate, and maintain the TV Lab and develop a suite of supporting applications, tools, interfaces using current technologies and frameworks
  • Develop data pipelines to process and make TV Lab data available for internal team consumption

WHO YOU ARE

  • 5+ years of software development experience, including experience designing, building, and maintaining software services/systems
  • Solid foundation in computer science and software engineering fundamentals
  • Familiar with Python or Go and have the ability to learn new languages as needed
  • Familiar with SQL or other data-centric languages
  • Excited to drive high-value, high-quality projects quickly to completion in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Experience building systems with physical hardware components
  • Experience with Spark, Databricks, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
  • Interest in serving as a mentor to other engineers
  • Interest in television and familiar with popular or trending content


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Samba TV is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.

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Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, USA
Job ID: 3cb50b4d-6b9f-495e-9f65-6e5d7e283e62
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Shadowing Opportunities
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Asian founded/led