Senior Software Engineer

Ipsos is one of the world's largest research companies and the only one primarily managed by researchers. Ranked the #1 Most Innovative Market Research Supplier by Greenbook’s GRIT report for four consecutive years, we operate in 90 markets, offer more than 75 data-driven solutions, and serve over 5,000 clients worldwide. Our research, methodological, implementation, and subject matter experts help organizations solve complex business challenges through data-driven insights and evidence-based decision-making.

We're proud to have been named one of Forbes' America's Best Employers for Company Culture in 2025, Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women in 2026 and recognized by Newsweek as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2026.

ABOUT The Ipsos Data Hub
The Ipsos Data Hub is a uniquely positioned group within Ipsos. It is a next-generation data platform designed to unlock the full value of data across the organization. By bringing together information, technology, and expertise in a seamless and secure ecosystem, it empowers teams to move faster, think bigger, and deliver deeper, more meaningful insights. Data Hub is at the heart of Ipsos’ vision to transform how data drives decisions, innovation, and impact for clients worldwide.

We’re looking for someone with a deep interest and expertise in data engineering and the dedication to apply that passion. We need someone with the technical expertise to expand and optimize our existing data pipeline and architecture. The ideal candidate will have experience using cloud-based platforms, like Google Cloud Services and AWS, to build and maintain serverless data pipelines to efficiently process and warehouse large scale datasets.

The role also requires conscientious attention to detail, an ability to work well on a small team, and a self-starter approach to problem solving and debugging.

What You Can Expect To Be Doing
Design, code, and test cloud-based data pipelines to process and store large-scale datasets.
Develop and maintain data warehouses to efficiently store large, complex datasets in a cost-optimal manner.
Ingest and assemble data from various disparate sources using a variety of tools, including Python and SQL.
Work with internal/external stakeholders to identify and understand needs and project goals.
Drive the migration of development code into production, providing technical assistance and guidance to refine and optimize processes.
Troubleshoot and improve existing infrastructure and codebases.

This might be the job for you if you have:
5+ years of professional experience as a data engineer
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required, master’s degree or higher preferred
Proficiency in Python & advanced working knowledge of SQL
Experience incorporating AI/LLM-based tools into data engineering workflows, with demonstrated ability to critically evaluate AI outputs and apply sound engineering judgment to accept, adapt, or reject suggestions.
Strong technical communication skills

Experience with collaboration tools (e.g. Atlassian suite) and version control systems (e.g. Git).
Strong hands-on experience with GCP services (e.g. Big Query, GCS); familiarity with other cloud platforms is an asset.
Comfortable working in a highly collaborative, consensus-oriented environment.
Prior success designing and deploying data pipelines in large-scale production environments.
Strong eye for detail, ability to communicate scientific concepts both in written form and verbally, and excellent time-management skills.
Large dataset manipulation. Experience in distributed storage and computing.

In accordance with Ontario & British Columbia law, the estimated base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000 CAD. Your final base salary…