Senior Backend Software Engineer, Ad Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Design, implement, deploy, and oversee Philo’s cutting-edge SSAI service.

• Work collaboratively with advertising ecosystem partners to develop ad tech products.

• Partner with video delivery, ad operations, and data science teams to assess and enhance ad delivery and user viewing experiences.

• Construct scalable and resilient data pipelines for ad creatives and measurement events.

• Propel enhancements in reliability, performance, accuracy, and security of ad services.

• Deploy identity solutions for effective ad targeting and measurement.

• Engage with IAB, MRC, and other standards organizations regarding certifications and compliance.

• Develop tools to proactively monitor and resolve ad delivery issues.

• Act as a technical leader and internal subject matter expert on ad technology.

• Collect requirements, determine optimal services and integrations, and manage services across the programmatic ad ecosystem.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of software development experience.

• Experience in building or integrating SSAI using MPEG-DASH or HLS media streaming technologies.

• Knowledge of VAST, VMAP, OpenRTB, and header bidding standards.

• Experience in building or integrating ad servers, demand-side platforms, or supply-side platforms with personalized ad targeting capabilities.

• Familiarity with programmatic advertising platforms such as Publica, Freewheel, Google Ad Exchange, or Amazon APS.

• A proven history of developing highly efficient and highly available software using Golang, Java, C++, or similar programming languages.

• Experience working in cloud computing environments with modern software deployment technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Proficient in handling large datasets, relational and non-relational databases, and modern data warehousing and querying.

• Skilled in collaborating and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders in business and technical roles.

• Awareness of trends and changes within the ad ecosystem.

• Must possess current authorization to work lawfully in the U.S.

• We embrace a language-agnostic approach; backend code is primarily written in Golang, Ruby, NodeJS, C++, and Python.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

• Flexible working hours.

• Up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

• Unlimited paid time off for vacation and sick leave.

• $2,000 annual vacation bonus.

• $5,250 per year for professional development and educational assistance.

• $1,250 annual stipend for home office setup and TV during the first year of employment ($250 annually thereafter).

• $500/month ($6,000/year) bonus for employees who commit to working at least 3 days per week in our offices.

• Generous commuter benefits ($315/month towards transit, rideshare, bike rental, or parking at our HQ office in San Francisco).

• Free Gympass subscription.

• Dog-friendly office environment.

• Company stock options.

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Equal opportunity and accessibility accommodations.