[Remote] Data Engineer II

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Magnite is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform, and they are seeking a Data Engineer II to join their Innovative Services Group. The role involves building and optimizing data pipelines, collaborating with teams to improve data performance, and proactively identifying and solving impactful problems.ResponsibilitiesBuild and optimize data pipelines using Apache Spark and Python, processing billions of events in both streaming and batch modes. We work at TB scaleCollaborate with senior data engineers to improve Magnite’s Audience data pipelines by identifying and implementing innovative solutionsOwn the operational performance of your builds, ensuring uptime and implementing recovery strategiesCollaborate with SRE teams to provision infrastructure using Terraform and AWS (future Kubernetes on-premise)Proactively identify and help solve impactful problemsSkillsMore than anything we expect you to love learning and see problems as things to overcome rather than blockersYou should look at this list and our tech stack and think 'wow i want to learn that', rather than being an expertWe expect you to have expertise with 1-2 items and familiarity with a couple moreMost candidates will have 2+ years of experienceHands-on experience with Apache Spark (mainly PySpark). Ideally, you will have written a variety of pipelines that you have deployed in productionStrong Python skills, particularly in the context of Databricks and SparkData pipeline design knowledge, from sourcing event data to creating queryable data layersFamiliarity with event-based data architecture (e.g., Kafka)SQL experience for data analysis and transformationsHands-on experience with AWS and Terraform for IaaS solutionsExperience writing Jenkins or Github actions pipelines to run build and integration actionsGoLang for distributed service developmentKubernetes experienceBenefitsAnnual performance-based bonusEquity (NASDAQ: MGNI)Comprehensive benefits packageComprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day OneGenerous Time OffHoliday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness DaysEquity and Employee Stock Purchase PlanFamily-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer MatchDisability and Life InsuranceCell Phone SubsidyMonthly Fitness and ReimbursementWe support internal mobility, skill development, and leadership pathways through structured career frameworks and learning programs.Our hybrid schedule includes two remote workdays (Monday and Friday) and three in-office days (Tuesday through Thursday), where employees can take advantage of catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training opportunities, and engaging office events that enhance the work experience.We support our team through meaningful benefits and programs, including community service and volunteer opportunities, company-matched charitable contributions, access to mental health resources, structured career development initiatives and growth frameworks, culture and inclusion programs, and our Bonusly peer-to-peer recognition platform.Company OverviewMagnite is a sell-side advertising platform that provides technology for publishers to monetize their content across all screens and format. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.magnite.com.Company H1B SponsorshipMagnite has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 10 in 2025, 22 in 2024, 15 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 17 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.