Data Engineer, Performance Marketing

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

$89K/yr – $136K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, PySpark, SQL, and Spark-based technologies.
  • Serve as an advocate for AI-native engineering workflows, demonstrating how tools such as Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot, Databricks Genie and related assistants can improve developer productivity, code quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Build and support data ingestion frameworks leveraging APIs, SFTP, cloud storage, databases, and third-party integrations.
  • Develop and maintain data products within a modern Data Lakehouse architecture, following Medallion (Raw, Bronze, Silver, Gold) design principles.
  • Create and optimize data workflows, orchestration processes, and monitoring solutions to ensure pipeline reliability, performance, and scalability.
  • Manage cloud-based data infrastructure and storage solutions across platforms such as Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, and Google Cloud.
  • Build operational tooling and monitoring dashboards to track pipeline health, resource utilization, uptime, and system performance.
  • Collaborate with Data Science, Analytics, Product, and Engineering teams to deliver trusted and scalable data assets.
  • Maintain source control, CI/CD processes, repository standards, and deployment best practices across data platforms.

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or related disciplines.
  • Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Databricks, AWS, Snowflake, or Google Cloud.
  • Familiarity with integrating AI and automation tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Natural Language Query tools) to enable you to move faster and deliver higher quality code.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.
  • Experience with Spark and distributed data processing (PySpark preferred).
  • Strong experience with data pipelines (ETL/ELT, event-driven, or workflow-based systems)
  • Understanding of Data Lake, Lakehouse, and Medallion architecture concepts.
  • You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off without the hassle of accrual
  • A generous number of paid holidays
  • Company-sponsored team-building events
  • An Employee Referral Program
  • Annual recognition awards
  • Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work-life balance
  • Parental bonding leave
  • Backup care options for children and elders
  • An employee discount program
  • International SOS program for global support
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CJ

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From pioneering affiliate marketing to powering the future of connected commerce, CJ has been the trusted leader in partnership-based growth since 1998.Founded in Santa Barbara, California, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the world’s most established performance marketing platform, trusted by over 3,800 global brands across retail, travel, finance, and home services. Our technology and expertise connect 167K+ publishers and brands to billions of consumers worldwide, driving measurable, profitable growth.As part of Publicis Groupe, and aligned with Publicis Media, we unite data, technology, and strategic expertise to deliver a truly customer-centric approach. With a legacy of innovation and a vision for what’s next, CJ continues to set the standard for performance marketing — building partnerships that scale, campaigns that perform, and commerce that connects.

Founded in 1998
Santa Barbara, California, USA
1.7K employees (352 in marketing)
55% recommend to a friend
53% CEO approval

Salaries

Posted range

$89K/yr – $136K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
319 (18% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
10

Funding

Total Funding
$40M
Last Raise
$40M
Non Equity Assistance, 22 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2003
    Non Equity Assistance • $40M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.5M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
21.1%
Direct
63.4%
Referral
10.8%
Social
1.9%
Paid
2.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K
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Data Engineer, Performance Marketing

CJ · Atlanta, GA · Hybrid