Data Engineer

Summary

WaveMetrix partners with Hollywood’s top studios to analyze the world’s biggest blockbusters. We specialize in transforming complex data —- including social media, news, and "buzz" —- into clear insights that guide our clients’ decision-making. Our unique approach combines advanced technology with human-coded accuracy to explain exactly what consumers are saying. At WaveMetrix, we don't just provide data; we tell the stories that power the entertainment industry.

WaveMetrix is searching for a data engineer to join our team to help ensure our data pipelines are trustworthy, available and scalable.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Become proficient in the company’s core data ingestion, storage, and reporting architecture within the first several months of employment.
• Investigate, diagnose, and perform root cause analysis on data pipeline and system issues to ensure reliable production operations.
• Assume ownership and ongoing maintenance responsibility for designated production data pipelines, ensuring stability, performance, and data quality.
• Design, develop, and deploy new customer-facing data products and APIs with increasing independence.
• Available to work extended or non-standard hours during high-impact media events

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience developing and maintaining software in a Linux-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux system fundamentals, tooling, and command-line workflows.
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure, including Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Experience working with data-intensive systems, such as ETL pipelines, distributed data processing workflows, and production monitoring and alerting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad engineering experience across the full data lifecycle, including data ingestion, storage, transformation, and API or reporting layers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on technical leadership, including writing production-quality code and contributing to system and architecture decisions.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous or evolving technical environments, including the ability to investigate, understand, and improve poorly documented or legacy systems.
• Prior experience in a small company or startup environment is a plus.
• The ideal candidate will have a healthy interest in learning all parts of the business and feel comfortable liaising with studio clients.

Work Location: Remote - preference for Pacific or Mountain timezones

Employment Type: Full-Time

Exemption Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $120,000 - $165,000 annually

Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision

15 days of paid leave per year

Paid Holidays 6 official + 3 floating holidays

Customizable At-Home Work Solutions

Pay: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Remote