Principal Data Engineer

Sovrn

New York, United States
Base: $200,000 to $240,000 annually; bonus/equity:...
On-site
10+ years software engineering experience
5+ years adtech data infrastructure
Python pyspark kafka databricks aws stack
Sovrn is a supply-side platform processing hundreds of billions of ad requests daily across a global exchange

Job Summary

  • Sovrn is a supply-side platform processing hundreds of billions of ad requests daily across a global exchange.
  • The role requires deep expertise in adtech data infrastructure combined with intentional implementation of AI-native engineering practices.
  • Compensation includes a base salary range of $200,000 to $240,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Matching Summary

Sovrn is a supply-side platform processing hundreds of billions of ad requests daily across a global exchange.

Salary

Base: $200,000 to $240,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Included in total compensation package; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years software engineering experience
  • 5+ years adtech data infrastructure
  • Python PySpark Kafka Databricks AWS stack
  • Real-time streaming and batch pipeline design
  • LLM integration RAG agentic workflow patterns
  • Programmatic ecosystem OpenRTB auction mechanics

Nice-to-have

  • Strong opinions on AI leverage in adtech
  • Experience with data governance and compliance
  • Ability to drive technical decisions in ambiguity
  • Fluency in mentoring senior engineering teams
  • Understanding of DevOps and SRE practices

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • 5+ years specifically in adtech data infrastructure
  • Demonstrated production experience with LLMs and agentic systems

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