Data Engineer, Play Data Science and Analytics

1 Week ago • 8-10 Years • Data Analyst • $180,000 PA - $267,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This Data Engineer role at Google Play focuses on designing and building data marts for data science and BI teams. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining robust data pipelines and ETL processes using data platforms for the Play Store's centralized data warehouse. The role requires creating frameworks to improve data logging, working with the Data Infrastructure Engineering team to resolve issues, and validating data integrity. The ideal candidate will influence cross-functional teams to identify data opportunities and possess a deep understanding of data scientists' needs. The role involves architecting data marts, implementing data pipelines, and establishing governance processes to ensure data accuracy and usability.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field
  • 10+ years coding experience (SQL, Python, Java, R)
  • 8+ years designing data pipelines (ETL)
  • Experience with dimensional data modeling
  • Troubleshooting and collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in relevant field
  • Cloud-based service experience
  • Experience with Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive
  • Experimentation infrastructure experience
  • Data processing software and algorithm expertise
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 10 years of experience coding with SQL or one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, R, etc.) for data manipulation, analysis, and automation
  • 8 years of experience designing data pipelines (ETL) and dimensional data modeling for synchronous and asynchronous system integration and implementation.
  • Experience in managing troubleshooting technical issues, and working with Engineering and Sales Services teams.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
  • Experience with cloud-based services relevant to data engineering, data storage, data processing, data warehousing, real-time streaming, and serverless computing.
  • Experience with experimentation infrastructure, and measurement approaches in a technology platform.
  • Experience with data processing software (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive) and algorithms (e.g., MapReduce, Flume).

About the job

Google Play provides apps, games, and digital content services that bring Android devices to life. The Play Store serves over four billion users around the world, and is a critical driver of Google’s overall business growth.

With a combination of sharp problem-solving skills and keen commercial acumen, the Play Games Data Science and Analytics (DSA) team provides the insights and operational accuracy that enable Play to delight users, empower developers and create value for Google. As strategic advisors, we collaborate with Product, Engineering, Marketing and other teams in support of Play's loyalty-focused products, including Play Points and Play Pass.

In this role, you will work closely with various DSA teams and upstream analytics engineering teams to design and build data marts that will empower and accelerate the DSA team and its stakeholders. You will possess a deep understanding of data scientists and their data requirements and have expertise in architecting data marts, designing and implementing necessary data pipelines, and establishing governance and quality processes to guarantee data availability, usability, and accuracy.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000-$267,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and own the build out of problem-solving data marts for consumption by data science and BI teams, evaluating design and operational cost-benefit tradeoffs within systems.
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes using data platforms for the Play Store organization's centralized data warehouse.
  • Create or contribute to frameworks that improve the efficacy of logging data, while working with the Data Infrastructure Engineering team to triage issues and resolve them.
  • Scrutinize and validate data integrity throughout the collection process, performing data profiling to identify and comprehend data anomalies.
  • Influence product and cross-functional (engineering, data science, marketing, strategy) teams to identify data opportunities to drive impact. 

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