Senior Data Operations Engineer

Advanced Systems Group LLC • Culver City, CA

5d • $175,000 - $208,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Systems Group, LLC enables creativity through better technology and operations for media creatives and content owners. From acquisition to delivery, on-premises or in the cloud, ASG ensures our clients’ success through tailored solutions. One of North America’s largest Media and Entertainment Technology and Operations suppliers, we provide engineering services, physical and cloud integration, training, support, and managed services. Our Managed Services deliver customized operations and services for all phases of media production, including creative and engineering. Founded in 1997, and providing nationwide services, ASG has teams based in North America, South America, and Europe.
Advanced Systems Group (ASG) is seeking a Senior Data Operations Engineer to support a major global live-streaming and commerce platform through an embedded engagement.
In this role, you will operate as a senior individual contributor within the client’s live production and business operations environment, helping transform fragmented workflows and operational data into reliable, scalable systems that drive visibility, accountability, and decision-making.
This position sits at the intersection of production operations, business systems, and data engineering, supporting fast-moving creative and technical teams responsible for high-volume live and live-to-tape programming.
The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, brings strong systems thinking, and is comfortable owning complex operational data problems end-to-end.
This role is based in Los Angeles, California, and requires occasional travel (<5%) to Seattle and New York.
This role is embedded within a high-growth live-streaming and commerce environment, supporting teams that operate at the intersection of creative production, monetization, marketing, and real-time audience engagement.
The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring strong communication skills, comfort working across disciplines, and the ability to bring structure to evolving workflows.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, operations engineering, or workflow systems design
• 5+ years designing and operating data structures used for analytics and operational reporting
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and transformation logic
• Experience building governed datasets used across multiple stakeholder groups
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including:
• Proven ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud-based data platforms and services (e.g., data warehouses, object storage, ETL/ELT tools)
• Experience working with low-code or workflow management platforms
• Familiarity with media, content, production, or creative operations environments
• Experience establishing metadata standards, taxonomies, and workflow governance
• Strong written communication and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Architecture
• Own the design and evolution of operational data structures that support end-to-end production and business workflows.
• Develop governed, extensible data models that normalize metadata across multiple internal tools and platforms.
• Define and maintain standards for schemas, data contracts, lineage, and documentation.
• Ensure data reliability, consistency, and long-term maintainability.
• Workflow Intelligence & Automation
• Translate complex, manual, and human-driven workflows into structured, repeatable, and observable systems.
• Design SQL- and logic-based transformations that connect data across low-code tools, internal systems, and data lake environments.
• Build mechanisms to monitor workflow health, detect anomalies, and surface operational risks.
• Support automation initiatives that reduce manual reconciliation and reporting overhead.
• Dashboarding & Visualization: Design, develop, and maintain automated Tableau or QuickSight dashboards that provide real-time visibility into KPI health for creative and business stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Partnership
• Partner closely with studio operations, production, post, finance, and business stakeholders.
• Lead discovery sessions to understand operational pain points and identify scalable solutions.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor, translating business needs into durable data systems.
• Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams to enable meaningful downstream insights.
• Senior-Level Ownership & Influence
• Operate independently on complex problem spaces with minimal direction.
• Drive long-term roadmap planning for operational data systems.
• Identify opportunities to simplify tooling, reduce operational friction, and improve data trust.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to best practices across the embedded team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with 3 different plans to fit your needs, and 100% of the employee medical premium covered by ASG.
• Discounts on health and wellness programs, plus savings on travel and more.
• Voluntary benefits including disability, accident, critical illness insurance, and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, financial coaching, and more.
• Paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Additional benefits to help you plan for the future, like life insurance and 401k.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed