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VideoAmp · 2 hours ago

Principal Data Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$184K/yr - $215K/yr
date7+ years exp

VideoAmp is on a mission to create the best employee and workplace experience where people can bring their whole self to work every day. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of VideoAmp’s data and measurement products, architecting large-scale ML systems and leading initiatives to improve data accuracy and performance.

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Responsibilities

Architect and lead development of advanced machine learning models, quality frameworks, and large-scale data validation systems that power VideoAmp’s measurement and optimization products
Design and optimize ML infrastructure, including scalable distributed pipelines, model lifecycle tooling, and automated validation frameworks
Lead experimentation strategies, including model benchmarking, reproducibility, evaluation methodologies, and statistical validation
Drive data quality standards across the organization by partnering with Data Engineering, Core Engineering, and Measurement Science teams
Own cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, from requirements definition through production deployment, monitoring, and iteration
Influence technical direction, contributing to architectural decisions, design reviews, and long-term platform strategy
Mentor and uplevel engineers, providing guidance on ML best practices, system design, data quality, and code excellence
Communicate complex findings, insights, and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Qualification

Machine Learning EngineeringData EngineeringPythonML InfrastructureSparkSQLCI/CDCloud-native architecturesStatistical modelingAnomaly detectionData quality methodologiesCommunication

Required

7+ years of experience in Machine Learning Engineering, Data Engineering, or a similar technical role
Expert-level proficiency in Python, ML frameworks, and distributed data processing (Spark, Hive)
Deep understanding of data quality methodologies, fault-tolerant data systems, and validation frameworks
Strong experience designing and scaling ML infrastructure, automated pipelines, and production-grade deployment workflows
Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, ideally on AWS
Expertise with CI/CD, version control, and modern DevOps practices
Strong communicator with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives with minimal guidance

Preferred

Experience in media measurement, adtech, or digital advertising
Background in building ML systems that operate at large data scale and low-latency requirements
Strong experience with statistical modeling, anomaly detection, or ML-based data quality frameworks
Prior experience influencing architecture and technical roadmap at an org-wide level

Benefits

Discretionary and flexible paid time off
In addition to standard US holidays off, VideoAmp employees also partake in Spring, Summer and Winter breaks
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents—including multiple options fully covered by VideoAmp
Unlimited financial wellness sessions with Origin financial advisors
401k Plan with matching
HSA & FSA
Commuter Benefits
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave for All Family Additions

Company

VideoAmp

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VideoAmp is a software and data company that provides measurement and optimization tools for the advertising ecosystem.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Los Angeles, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://videoamp.com

H1B Sponsorship

VideoAmp has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (11)
2024 (10)
2023 (17)
2022 (21)
2021 (11)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$606.6M
Key Investors
Vista Credit PartnersCapital IP Investment Partners LPThe Raine Group
2023-09-13Series G· $150M
2021-10-21Series F· $275M
2021-02-02Debt Financing· $75M

Leadership Team

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Peter Liguori
Chief Executive Officer
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Paul Ross
Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

Morningstar.com
VideoAmp Appoints Tony Fagan as CEO to Lead Next Phase of AI-Driven Growth
2025-12-29
Business Wire
VideoAmp Expands Board with Former Tech and Data Industry Leaders Jonathan Gear and Sari Granat
2025-12-02
Mediagazer
A look at VideoAmp, which claims ad spending based on its data rose from $300M annually to $3B over the past three years, and is considered a real Nielsen rival (Matt Craig/Forbes)
2025-11-03
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