Senior Software Engineer, AdTech

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, AdTech to support the development of a dual-screen television platform within the Media & Entertainment domain, focusing on scalable ad delivery and seamless integration of advanced advertising standards. The project is in an early product development stage requiring validation and optimization.
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture and implementation of scalable ad-serving components optimized for dual-screen TV platforms
Integrate and maintain compliance with evolving VAST, VMAP and SSAI standards to ensure seamless ad insertion and playback
Collaborate closely with a small agile team of 3 to 5 engineers and engage regularly with client managers to align technical solutions with business needs
Drive performance tuning and refactoring efforts to enhance system reliability and throughput under heavy load conditions
Manage multiple concurrent development tasks while maintaining high standards of code quality and documentation
Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies to advance platform capabilities and maintain competitive advantage
Requirements
3+ years of experience in designing and scaling high-throughput ad tech systems handling over 100 million daily requests
Understanding of programmatic advertising protocols including OpenRTB, VAST and VMAP, along with SSAI within CTV/OTT environments
Proficiency in at least one performance-critical language such as Go, Java, C++ or Rust, with a focus on hot-path optimization
Background in working with leading SSP, DSP or ad server/ad exchange platforms, demonstrating cross-functional knowledge of modern programmatic ecosystems
Capability to navigate complex technical challenges in a startup-like environment requiring rapid iteration, refactoring and system validation
English proficiency at B2 level or higher