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Senior Software Engineer, Ads Auction Platform

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Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of real-time ads auction systems.
  • Build and improve auction features including ad pod construction and bid evaluation.
  • Develop low-latency, reliable services for high-scale ad serving.
  • Implement auction logic balancing advertiser performance and publisher yield.
  • Work on SSP-side auction integration with DSPs and programmatic demand sources.
  • Collaborate with product managers and data scientists to create scalable solutions.
  • Support yield optimization through auction enhancements and pricing experiments.
  • Participate in A/B testing and analyze results for data-driven improvements.
  • Ensure auction correctness and compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements.
  • Contribute to discussions on architecture, scalability, and performance optimization.

Requirements

  • Experience building distributed backend services at scale.
  • Strong coding skills in Java and familiarity with service-oriented architectures.
  • Experience with low-latency systems and real-time decisioning workflows.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerized deployments.
  • Working knowledge of ad tech concepts such as auctions and pacing.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Comfort with experimentation frameworks and A/B testing analysis.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability and maintainability.

Benefits

  • Global access to mental health and financial wellness support.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Support for time off in accordance with local leave policies.
  • Retirement options including 401(k)/pension.

Tech Stack

Categories

AI & MLBackendData Science