Staff Systems Developer

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. The Staff Systems Developer manages the full software development lifecycle, from conceptualization to deployment and maintenance, for critical ad sales infrastructure and inventory management systems. This role is pivotal for maintaining operational stability, optimizing data pipelines, and mentoring junior engineering staff. The candidate will leverage expertise in AWS and Databricks to drive system reliability and project delivery.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

Collaborate with Program Management, Traffic, and IT Support to implement and support media automation projects
Manage and maintain critical inventory management applications, specifically xRef DB and SET
Administer cloud infrastructure for monitoring and ad-ops tools, including Magnite, Freewheel, D2, and DAI Web Apps
Design, optimize, and maintain automated data pipelines, ensuring accurate .sch and .ver file normalization and delivery
Analyze system performance, establish quality metrics, and execute operational troubleshooting to minimize downtime
Lead code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers to address skill gaps and foster professional growth

Skills, Experience And Requirements

• Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
  • Deep understanding of ad sales infrastructure and data-driven system integration
  • Proven ability to manage aggressive project schedules and establish operational priorities
  • Strong diagnostic, process improvement, and analytical capabilities
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to team mentorship and development
  • AI Literacy to identify opportunities for automating workflows and optimizing data pipelines
  • Critical experience executing backend development and infrastructure orchestration within AWS and Databricks environments
• Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS in a relevant field; or equivalent professional experience
  • 8-12 years of related experience
  • Python, SQL, Linux OS, Networking & Package Management, Git (GitLab), and Google Suite

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $126,000.00/Year - $180,900.00/Year

Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.