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Data Platform Engineer

AppLovinPalo Alto, California, United StatesOnsite

About AppLovin


AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: www.applovin.com.To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024).

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A Day in the Life:


As a member of the Platform team, you will take ownership of projects and work with large-scale data processing systems. We are seeking a motivated engineer to join the team responsible for AppLovin's core products which process over 6PB of data and reach 1.4B users daily. We are responsible for scaling a platform that produces hundreds of billions of unique events consumed trillions of times throughout our geographically distributed data centers every day. The technical stack includes Java, Scala, Spark, Airflow, GCP and working with a variety of databases.

The Impact You’ll Make:


  • Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams to meet a wide range of technological challenges
  • Influence and inspire team members

Basic Qualifications


  • Minimum 1 year+ of meaningful professional experience
  • Have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Have used Java or Scala in a professional environment for at least 1 year
  • Strong algorithms experience
  • Have some experience with big data systems, like Apache Spark, big data processing, big data processing, big data pipelines, HDFS, etc.
  • Have a desire to solve large, complex problems. You look beyond the surface to understand root causes so that you can build long-term solutions for the whole ecosystem

Preferred Qualifications


  • Knowledge of Airflow
  • Practical experience working with big data systems (Spark Streaming, Spark batch processing, SparkSQL, HDFS)
  • Practical experience working in the cloud (GCP, AWS, etc) or with kubernetes

AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, and other forms of incentive compensation (as applicable) may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to dental, vision, and other benefits.CA Base Pay Range$144,000—$216,000 USDAppLovin has become aware of a scam targeting jobseekers with fake “app optimization” and similar roles.  We do not ask our candidates to download apps or make any form of payment(s). AppLovin works with applicants through our Careers page and applovin.com email addresses.

If you are contacted through other unofficial channels (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) or asked to download an app or make a payment, these contacts are not legitimate. Confirm the information here and contact us directly with any questions.AppLovin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here.If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send us a request at accommodations@applovin.com.AppLovin will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.  If you’re applying for a position in California, learn more here.Please read our Global Applicant Privacy Notice to learn more about how AppLovin processes your personal information.

Life at AppLovin

AppLovin offers a comprehensive platform that connects developers of all sizes to billions of global users each month so they can get discovered. Founded in 2012, AppLovin has since grown into a diverse global company that offers solutions for mobile gaming and mobile growth. The company is focused on helping both indie and established mobile game developers, with the expertise and insights they need to monetize, publish, and grow their businessesall in one place. This approach has proven to fuel the entire mobile development ecosystem, and help developers reach and exceed their goals. Check out what it's like to work at AppLovin: https://vimeo.com/104580035
Thrive Here & What We Value* Innovation-driven* Customer service excellence* Inclusion and diversity* Equal opportunity employer* Positive work environment* Competitive compensation package* Supportive team culture* Recognition as a great place to work* Privacy policy adherence
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