Madhive

Backend Engineer

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Advertising Technology, EntertainmentIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $140,000 - $180,000

Madhive is seeking a Backend Engineer to join one of its cross-functional Agile development teams. The role involves collaborating with engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable, high-quality software while continuously improving systems and processes. Success requires strong problem-solving skills, ownership, and a passion for building reliable and efficient backend systems. Opportunities for increased responsibility are available based on experience and contributions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize backend systems to solve complex problems with simple, scalable solutions.
  • Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Debug and troubleshoot production issues to maintain system reliability.
  • Contribute to the development of APIs and services, ensuring performance, security, and scalability.
  • Collaborate with teammates through code reviews and technical discussions.
  • Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to platform evolution.
  • Improve observability, monitoring, and system performance.
  • Take ownership of features, modules, or systems, driving technical improvements and reducing technical debt.
  • Engage with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2-5 years of experience in backend or full-stack software development, with a track record of delivering high-quality software.
  • Proficiency in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Go, C#, Java, Kotlin, Rust).
  • Knowledge of software design patterns and API development (REST, gRPC).
  • Experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and distributed systems.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Ability to write and review technical documentation.
  • Comfort working in a collaborative, Agile environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to discuss technical concepts with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Golang.
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Knowledge of AdTech or experience in a similar domain.

Company Information

Madhive is the leading independent and fully customizable operating system built to help local media professionals build profitable, differentiated, and efficient businesses. Madhive empowers sales teams to extend their reach into streaming and connects local advertisers with the communities they serve. Madhive’s platform provides the unique ability to reach local audiences at national scale, with premium supply partnerships and end-to-end tools for planning, targeting, and measuring full-funnel campaign outcomes. Powering campaigns for over 30,000 small and medium businesses per day, Madhive is driving the evolution of local media.

Madhive is a dynamic, diverse, innovative, and friendly place to work. We embrace our differences and believe they fuel our creativity. We come from varied backgrounds and think that’s important. Whether it’s taking ideas from previous lives and applying them in different ways or creating something completely new, we are all trail-blazing team players who think big and want to make an impact. We are committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We welcome diversity in education, culture, opinions, race, ethnicity, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.

Note: Madhive will NOT be using third-party recruiting agencies for this search.

Skills

Backend Systems
API Development
Scalability
Performance Optimization
Security
Debugging
Monitoring
Code Review
Architectural Design
System Reliability
Technical Troubleshooting

Madhive

Programmatic advertising for Connected TV campaigns

About Madhive

MadHive focuses on programmatic advertising in the Connected TV (CTV) space, providing tools for clients to plan, execute, and measure their TV ad campaigns. Its platform includes features for performance prediction, custom reporting, and audience targeting across Over-The-Top (OTT) markets in the U.S. What sets MadHive apart is its decisioning engine and data mapping capabilities, which allow for precise targeting in 210 domestic Designated Market Areas (DMAs). The company's goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of TV advertising through advanced technology.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$298MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from established CTV players like Roku and Amazon could pressure MadHive's market share.
Rapid evolution of privacy regulations may increase MadHive's operational costs.
Reliance on third-party data providers poses risks if partnerships face disruptions.

Differentiation

MadHive integrates secure blockchain technology for privacy-focused advertising solutions.
The platform covers 100% of OTT markets across 210 US DMAs.
MadHive offers customizable solutions, allowing clients to use their own data and systems.

Upsides

Increased demand for privacy-focused advertising aligns with MadHive's blockchain integration.
The rise of cross-platform measurement tools complements MadHive's customer intent data capabilities.
The shift towards programmatic advertising in CTV benefits MadHive's comprehensive solutions.

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