ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking a Software Engineer II with a technology company. This is a 9+ month contract opportunity with our client located in Menlo Park, CA. Summary: This role will join the Safe Ads Experiences (SAE) team, building the next generation data collection platform, SPECTRA. The work will help define the future of responsible advertising by shaping how human-labeled data is collected and used. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to make a difference in how our client handles advertising experience, user data privacy, and shapes public trust through data-driven insights.
Responsibilities: - Drive technical implementation and testing of complex data pipeline features within the SPECTRA platform
- Design and develop data processing pipelines using SQL and Python to handle large-scale data collection, transformation, and quality monitoring workflows
- Build and maintain dashboards and visualization tools to provide visibility into data quality, rater performance, and platform metrics
- Create comprehensive end-to-end tests and monitoring alerts to ensure platform reliability and data integrity
- Debug and troubleshoot complex data flow issues across the SPECTRA platform
- Collaborate closely with Technical Leads and engineering teams to implement backend data processing logic
- Partner with Product Data Operations (PDO) teams to coordinate human labeling workflows, budget planning, and vendor management
- Work with Taxonomists and Data Labeling Analysts to ensure proper data classification and quality assurance processes
- Coordinate with vendor partners to support external data collection operations
- Support smart sampling initiatives and targeted data collection strategies
Requirements: - Experience in SQL development writing complex queries, data transformations, and working with large datasets in production environments
- Proficient in Python with experience in data processing, automation, and pipeline development using object-oriented programming principles
- Experience with data engineering pipelines including ETL processes, data modeling, and building scalable data processing workflows
- Hands-on experience with data visualization and dashboard tools such as Tableau or similar platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to debug complex data issues
- Experience with data quality monitoring and automated testing frameworks
Desired skills: - Computer Science or related field
- Machine Learning experience with understanding of ML model training data requirements and feature engineering
- Experience building and scaling large products or systems
- Experience with building privacy and ads related products is a big plus
- Experience working with human labeling and annotation systems including workflow design and quality assurance
Pay range: Up to $88.19 per Hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include: - Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
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