Lead Engineer, Audience Data Platform

We're looking for a Lead Engineer to help build and scale the next generation of our Audience Targeting and Contextual Intelligence Platform. You’ll be the technical owner of one or more applications in this ecosystem, designing scalable backend services, building data pipelines, and integrating with Hearst’s core publishing platform.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong Python backend and full-stack development skills
• 3–5 years leading technical design or architecture for scalable, data-intensive applications
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL (including pgvector) and Redis for performance and caching
• Hands-on experience cloud-based development, primarily AWS (S3, RDS, SNS/SQS, Lambda); exposure to GCP (Pub/Sub, BigQuery)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD workflows
• Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools for productivity, testing, and documentation
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills across technical and non-technical partners

Benefits

• Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing
• Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities
• Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered
• Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1
• Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match