[Remote] Lead Software Development Engineer at iSpot.tv

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Requirements

  • 8+ years of server-side web development experience, with a significant portion in a leadership or senior role
  • Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor developers, fostering their growth and professional development
  • Expert-level knowledge of full-cycle web development, software design, and system architecture, with a focus on large-scale, distributed systems
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering complex, high-volume systems that require exceptional security, performance, scalability, and maintainability
  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to influence technical decisions and drive consensus across different teams and stakeholders
  • Strong ownership mentality and a track record of driving projects to completion and taking responsibility for their outcomes
  • Experience defining and implementing engineering best practices and managing technical projects from concept to launch
  • Python experience (REQUIRED)
  • Go experience (REQUIRED)
  • Java (Spring/Hibernate) experience
  • Node.js experience
  • React experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of highly scalable and performant web applications and services within a microservices architecture
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers in software development best practices, code quality, and technical problem-solving
  • Architect complex systems and define technical roadmaps, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, QA, Front-End, and SRE teams to define requirements, resolve technical challenges, and ensure successful project delivery
  • Take ownership of key technical initiatives and act as the primary point of contact for critical systems, managing their full lifecycle from conception to production
  • Establish and enforce code quality standards, best practices, and a culture of technical excellence across the engineering team
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code health, maintainability, and consistency
  • Anticipate and address technical debt and architectural bottlenecks, proposing and implementing scalable solutions

Skills

iSpot.tv

TV ad measurement and attribution services

About iSpot.tv

iSpot.tv specializes in TV Attribution, helping businesses understand the impact of their TV advertising on real-world results like store visits and sales. Their platform uses data from a large collection of TV ads and insights from 12 million opted-in Smart TVs to provide real-time measurement of ad impressions and viewer attention. iSpot primarily serves disruptive brands across various industries, offering a subscription-based service that integrates with clients' existing marketing tools to enhance the effectiveness of their TV campaigns. Unlike competitors, iSpot focuses on delivering advanced analytics and insights that allow brands to optimize their advertising strategies based on actual business outcomes. The company's goal is to empower brands to maximize their advertising investments through precise measurement and actionable insights.

Bellevue, WashingtonHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$372.3MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Stock Options
Hybrid Work Options
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Competition from companies like FuboTV could challenge iSpot's market share.
Former iSpot executives joining competitors may lead to knowledge transfer risks.
Complex media landscape may affect the effectiveness of iSpot's collaborations.

Differentiation

iSpot.tv offers real-time analytics for TV ads, unlike legacy solutions.
The company provides cross-platform measurement, unifying TV and digital ad performance.
iSpot.tv's platform integrates seamlessly with existing marketing tools for enhanced ad optimization.

Upsides

Growing demand for cross-platform measurement boosts iSpot.tv's market potential.
Partnerships with companies like Roku enhance iSpot.tv's data accuracy and ad targeting.
The rise of programmatic TV advertising increases demand for iSpot.tv's advanced capabilities.

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