Engineer, Data & Solutions (Temporary)

Crossmedia Inc•New York, NY

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Crossmedia is the global media independent. We’re committed to doing media and business the right way, guided by the principles of TRUST, REASON and the pursuit of HAPPINESS. Crossmedia US was founded in NY in 2000 and is one of the largest minority-owned full-service media planning & buying agencies in the nation. We are 500+ Crossmedians worldwide with big ambitions to continue to grow with soul. We focus on what media agencies should do: create innovative connections between brands and people regardless of channel or budget. And we do it in an honest way. We are and always have been a values-based organization. We earn our clients TRUST by ensuring media transparency in our business model and objectivity in decision-making. We apply REASON & logic to finding solutions to our clients' greatest business challenges. The pursuit of HAPPINESS matters to us. Big time. We invest in each colleagues’ professional & personal wellbeing and growth. It’s why we have countless initiatives, clubs & cultural events dedicated to our people and why we have been the top ranked media agency named to Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for the past seven years in a row. We have offices in the US in New York and Philadelphia, with employees across 25+ states, as well as in London, Toronto, and Germany. Our client roster includes U.S. Bank, Invesco, Newell Brands, NASCAR, Planet Fitness, American Cancer Society, Ricola, Herschend Family Entertainment, Edible Arrangement and more. We are looking for a passionate and collaborative Engineer, Data and Solutions to join our technology team in a TEMPORARY role for a six month period. The technology team develops innovative solutions that empower our clients to make data-driven optimized media investment decisions with precision, scalability and speed. Your role as an Engineer is to ensure all Crossmedia accounts are being consistently supported and serviced at the highest levels of data accuracy, integrity, integration, and actionable insights. You’ll be responsible for developing and documenting best practices across data and AI operations in alignment with our mission. The Engineer is an integral member of the team involved in the “XM Product” that is delivered to each client, providing strategic guidance based on an in-depth understanding of each clients’ business, their target consumer and unique category dynamics. The Engineer will be a key parter for the Redbox team (data analytics) and is responsible for helping us deliver breakthrough solutions across advanced analytics, optimization, and audience practices. This includes supporting training initiates, contributing to enhancing our culture, and mentorship of Crossmedians.

Requirements

Five years of direct experience in integrated media data engineering, including data architecture and solutions development.
A high preference for working within a media advertising agency
4+ years of hands-on experience with media ETL platforms and data processing frameworks (e.g., Adverity, Funnel, Fivetran, dbt, Trifacta, Spark)
Expertise managing enterprise level implementation of cloud data solutions such as Snowflake, Databricks, etc
Experience with data modeling, batch data pipeline design and implementation
Experience building batch or real-time data pipelines
Strong software development skills with high proficiency in Python/PySpark or Scala
High Proficiency in SQL
Experience in cloud-based infrastructures such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
Experience with orchestration platforms such as Airflow or Astronomer
Proven attention to detail, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently within a cross-functional team
Comfortable with CI/CD Pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions]
Experience with Git version control, and other software adjacent tools
Understanding of the complexities of marketing data and their application to measurement methodologies including reporting, Media Mix Modeling, and optimization tools
Experience in the development and roll-out of automation solutions (including AI-based solutions where relevant)
Evidence of exceptional media analytics practices and leadership, including documentation of best practices across processes to validate/test data, remediate data quality issues, and reduce delivery bottlenecks
Desire to innovative to drive efficiency in operations.
Demonstrated project management and organization skills
Ability to work and thrive in an interdisciplinary and collaborative work environment
Experience working across complex international agency structures
Team management, including managing and mentoring team members. Reviews, performance issues, timely reviews/feedback, active work distribution and fair rotations
Strong listening skills: believes good thinking can come from anyone and any place.
A team player willing to compromise their point of view in support of others. This person WILL BE part of a highly successful integrated cross-discipline team
We are open to a New York, Philadelphia, or remote hire, but candidates must be US based. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Developing and enhancing the Redbox integrated data layer across Measurement, Audience, Optimization, and Insights
Partnering with offshore data and development resources to ensure timely and quality delivery of data solutions
Partnering with clients, account leadership, strategy, planning, and Redbox team leads to develop best-in-class Artificial Intelligence strategies and solutions
Keeping abreast of fast-moving developments in AI and their application to the XM Product
Ensuring key Redbox data infrastructure is resilient and future-proofed
Support client and partner data integrations and developing solutions to automate and scale our audience, optimization, and advanced analytics solutions
Coordinate on data workflows and solutions requirements with Redbox practice leads
Champion a culture of continuous innovation and operational excellence for data and AI solutions.
Coordinate and oversee implementation of solutions prototyping huddles and sprints
Responsible for the ownership and documentation of all media and solutions data infrastructure
Coordinate with Redbox, Strategy, Planning, and Marketplace teams to develop requirements for automation and AI investments
Collaborate with Analytics Operations leads to drive global scalability, ensuring localization and compliance with regional data regulations.

Benefits

Flexibility to work in hybrid manner with in-office and work from home options (depending on role).
Open/Flexible PTO with US & UK specific policies
Sponsored healthcare options and agency-wide physical & mental health support
401k with company match (USA), and generous Pension (UK)
Paid sabbatical at significant milestone anniversaries
Generous paid parental leave policy
Life milestone recognition & support
The Pursuit of Happiness Fund devoted to helping Crossmedians find their happy (be it travel, enrichment class, fitness membership or professional development)
Cell phone/tech reimbursement
Student Loan payment plan (US)
Tuition reimbursement
Learning & Development and training programs
And burgers – lots and lots of burgers