Senior Programmatic Trader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of comprehensive campaign execution for various advertisers; achieve KPI objectives (CPA, ROAS, retention) and scale when unit economics permit.

• Formulate audience targeting strategies and optimize supply-side elements (audience selection, publisher choices, bid shading, dayparting) across different ad formats (banner, video, native, CTV) to unlock additional scale.

• Create and implement testing roadmaps (optimization models, bids, budgets, frequency, creatives, geos, etc.) aimed at driving incremental improvement.

• Oversee pacing, budget distribution, and risk management across an account portfolio, actively addressing any under-delivery issues.

• Grasp mobile attribution dynamics (postback flows, attribution windows, deterministic vs probabilistic matching, iOS privacy frameworks) and their impact on bidding strategies, audience targeting, and performance analysis across MMPs.

• Advocate for process enhancements, develop tools/queries, and mentor junior team members to enhance overall team productivity.

• Analyze log-level and aggregated data to assess performance; write production-quality SQL (joins, CTEs, window functions) and conduct Python/pandas analyses (or effectively utilize AI).

• Design and interpret experiments, converting discoveries into actionable insights for the Trading Playbook.

• Utilize LLMs (GPT/Claude) to automate routine analyses (bid curves, cohort evaluations, anomaly triage), generate data briefs, and draft experimental plans.

• Contribute to internal dashboards and trading intelligence platforms that facilitate quicker decision-making within the team.

• Collaborate with CSM/Sales on growth initiatives and QBRs; provide Product with clear, quantified insights; partner with Supply to ensure inventory quality.

• Work alongside DS/DA on model inputs, explore new testing hypotheses or model improvements, and coordinate with Product Support to swiftly resolve delivery obstacles.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in programmatic ad buying; mobile in-app DSP experience is preferred.

• Proficient with MMPs (AppsFlyer, Adjust, Singular), postback flows, fraud detection, and reporting tools.

• Strong data-driven decision-making skills; comfortable with building and modifying SQL queries (joins, CTEs, window functions are a plus). Familiarity with BI tools is essential, and knowledge of AI is required.

• Nice-to-have: Experience with Python/pandas for ad-hoc analyses and basic automation; experience is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Nice-to-have: Experience in CTV/OTT programmatic buying.

• Solution-oriented mindset and a strong drive for success.

• Excellent communication skills: ability to produce clear written analyses and collaborate across teams. Client-facing confidence is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary with a performance-based component.

• Outstanding career advancement opportunities. Influence trading playbooks, product development, mentor junior traders, and shape the tools and analytical frameworks developed by the team.

• A unique chance to join a skilled team of industry experts and entrepreneurs committed to revolutionizing the Adtech market.

• Significant responsibility and autonomy in your role.

• Direct engagement with management in day-to-day operations.

• A dynamic, motivated, and diverse team spread across Germany, India, Argentina, Ukraine, Spain, the UK, and many other countries.

• Flexible work-from-home policy.

• A $500 budget for home-office setup.

• A $1,000 annual budget for learning and development.