Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

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Luminate

Luminate

51-200 employees

Provides data and insights for entertainment

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$155k - $200kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Los Angeles, CA, USA

In-person collaboration expected 2-3 days a week.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
SQL
Apache Kafka
AWS
Pandas
Data Analysis
Snowflake
Requirements
  • An exceptional foundation of computer science fundamentals
  • Python with dbt or other robust data pipeline frameworks and tools (Pyspark, pandas, Kafka or equivalent store and stream processing platform, etc) along with SQL.
  • CI/CD experience, ideally with low/no-downtime deployments for a SaaS product.
  • Best practices for development with public cloud environments, preferably AWS
  • Experience with Snowflake or other big data warehousing systems.
  • Data analytics or warehousing experience in an environment with demanding customers or regulatory requirements
  • Data ingestion and query optimization best practices
  • Domain knowledge of any entertainment industry’s data modeling or business operations
  • Experiences with the challenges of testing data analytics products and the underlying data sets that power them.
Responsibilities
  • Working with your team to deliver on our product roadmap utilizing modern software development practices.
  • Developing not just the code, but all other parts of the stack for the work: tests, infrastructure, etc. We’re a small team and we want to develop competencies across the entire stack for the mutual benefit of the whole team.
  • Helping advise and educate on engineering best practices and participating in design and architecture discussions to help make sure our work stays aligned with business objectives.
  • Managing risk and uncertainty while moving forward with the business as we bring our platform to new markets and audiences.
  • Contributing back to our nascent engineering practice in ways that best demonstrate your own unique strengths.

Luminate specializes in providing data and insights specifically for the entertainment industry, focusing on music, film, and television. The company collects and verifies data through exclusive partnerships, ensuring high integrity and accuracy. Clients, including music labels, film studios, and television networks, use Luminate's data to inform their strategic decisions, marketing efforts, and content creation. Luminate operates by licensing its comprehensive datasets, syndicating data to multiple clients, and offering consulting services that include tailored reports and expert advice. This approach allows clients to understand trends, audience behavior, and market dynamics effectively. Luminate differentiates itself from competitors by emphasizing trust and transparency in its data, built over years of consistent delivery. The company's goal is to empower clients in the entertainment sector with reliable insights that shape their strategies and decisions.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Luminate's new web-based platform meets the demand for real-time data analytics.
  • The rise of K-pop presents opportunities for expanding Luminate's data services.
  • Growing interest in Latin music suggests potential for expanded data services in this genre.

What critics are saying

  • Spotify's new royalty model may impact Luminate's data offerings and client strategies.
  • Integration challenges from Quansic acquisition could affect artist data service delivery.
  • Partnership with Golden Globes poses reputational risks if controversies arise.

What makes Luminate unique

  • Luminate is a trusted global data provider in the entertainment industry.
  • The company offers verified data services for music, film, and television sectors.
  • Luminate's acquisition of Quansic enhances its music data offerings with detailed artist metadata.

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