Data Engineer
Core
Build scalable, robust components bridging AI experimentation and production software engineering for WPP's global media intelligence platform.
Role type
Senior IC Data Engineer (Applied AI)
Builds
Embedding spaces, MCP server, API integrations, and agent/UI components for multimodal AI.
Domain
Advertising technology, machine learning, and media intelligence.
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, cloud engineering (GCP), software engineering fundamentals, vector search, LLM tooling, API development, code review, test automation
Preferred skills
MCP server experience, multimodal model integration, agentic workflows
Technologies
Python, GCP, Vertex AI, Cloud Run, BigQuery, MCP, LLMs
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain embedding spaces using off-the-shelf multimodal models; build and extend MCP servers and API integrations; write high-quality, tested code following team architecture; collaborate with data scientists to turn experimental work into production components; contribute to code reviews and pipeline improvements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC