Philo is a streaming service focused on building the future of television by combining modern technology with compelling content.
The company leverages cloud delivery, modern tech stacks, machine learning, and native app experiences across all platforms.
Data is central to Philo's operations, supporting business decisions, improving streaming quality, and enhancing user experiences.
The Data Engineering team is responsible for complex data infrastructure challenges that support critical business functions.
The Lead Data Engineer will design and implement the long-term Data Platform Strategy and provide technical leadership to enhance data engineering practices.
Responsibilities include leading the design of the data platform architecture, setting technical standards, mentoring data engineers, collaborating with teams, designing scalable data pipelines, managing team workload, and implementing data governance processes.
Requirements:
Candidates must have 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering, with experience on high-volume data platforms.
A minimum of 3 years leading data engineering teams in cloud-native environments is required.
Deep expertise in modern data stack technologies, particularly AWS data services, Redshift, dbt, orchestration tools like Airflow and Dagster, Python, and SQL is essential.
A strong track record of designing and implementing data platforms is necessary.
Experience mentoring junior engineers and enhancing team capabilities through documentation and knowledge sharing is required.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are essential.
Experience managing cloud-based data platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is required.
Benefits:
Philo offers full health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
A 401(k) plan with employer contributions is available, matching 100% of deferrals up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2%.
Flexible working hours are provided to accommodate employees' schedules.
Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave is offered.
Employees enjoy unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
A $2,000 annual vacation bonus is provided to encourage taking a two-week vacation.
$5,250 annually for professional development and educational assistance is available.
A $1,250 annual home office and TV stipend is offered during the first year of employment.
A $500/month bonus is available for employees who work at least 3 days per week in the office, along with generous commuter benefits.
A free Gympass subscription is provided for wellness and fitness options.
The office is dog-friendly, and many more benefits are available to support employee well-being.
