What you will do
- Architect, build, and evolve core systems for the Ads platform;
- Design APIs and services supporting campaign management, targeting, delivery, attribution, and reporting;
- Build and optimize high-throughput, low-latency systems processing large volumes of events and data;
- Own critical systems end-to-end, including design, implementation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing improvements;
- Drive architectural decisions and establish patterns that support scalability, reliability, and developer productivity;
- Collaborate closely with product, data, and partner teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions;
- Provide technical leadership through design reviews, system discussions, and mentoring other engineers;
- Contribute to engineering best practices, documentation, and long-term platform vision;
- Participate in hiring and help grow a strong, high-performing team.
Must haves
- 5 years of software development experience building scalable systems (backend programming languages/frameworks, e.g. Java, .NET, Python, Node.js etc);
- Experience with AdTech (This may include experience with DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, affiliate programs, Prebid.js, Prebid Server, Google Ad Manager, Amazon UAM/TAM, OpenRTB, identity and addressability solutions, as well as ad operations workflows);
- Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, networking, databases);
- Proven experience designing and scaling distributed systems focusing on performance, observability, and fault tolerance;
- Strong architectural instincts and the ability to make high-leverage technical decisions that impact multiple teams and systems;
- Demonstrated ability to influence and mentor senior engineers, guide teams through ambiguity, and elevate engineering practices across the board;
- Exceptional ownership mindset — you drive initiatives forward, raise the bar, and deliver lasting impact;
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills;
- Availability to work till 1pm EST (till 8 pm Kyiv time);
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-autonomy, product-driven environment;
- Experience with e-commerce and catalog management is preferred;
- Familiarity with Python, Django, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, and AWS is strongly preferred, but deep expertise in analogous systems and a willingness to learn are welcome;
- Upper-intermediate English level.
Nice to haves
- Strong experience with complex ETL flows and high-throughput systems is highly preferred.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and build the core systems of a next-generation AdTech platform that embeds products directly into visual experiences. You will design high-throughput, low-latency services for campaign delivery, targeting, attribution, and partner integrations using Python, Django, Kubernetes, and AWS. This is an early-stage initiative where senior engineers define the technical direction and system architecture from the ground up.
About the role
The benefits of joining us
Professional growth
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We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities
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