Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Tatari

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AdTech, Advertising, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

6+ years developing software with object-oriented and/or functional programming languages - Python required
4+ years building distributed systems at scale
4+ years with a modern data stack (RDS, Databricks, Spark, Redshift, Kafka, Airflow, lakehouse architectures, real-time databases, dbt, etc.)
Deep SQL and data modeling expertise
Experience working across the organization delivering on large impact initiatives
Nice to have: Experience developing API frameworks (e.g. REST, gRPC, GraphQL)
Nice to have: Experience developing AI/ML-enabled features
Nice to have: Experience enhancing development processes by leveraging agentic coding tools while maintaining a high bar for quality (e.g. Cursor)

Responsibilities

Architect and own the development of new features
Collaborate with tact and lead with empathy across the organization on system architecture, technology, and scaling decisions
Mentor more junior members of the team
Design relational and non-relational data models for optimal storage, retrieval, and complex processing/calculations
Drive technical architecture discussions and peer code reviews
Collaborate effectively with Data Science, Product, and across engineering teams to push boundaries, shape our roadmap, and deliver on our mission

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Object-Oriented ProgrammingSystem ArchitectureData ModelingRelational DatabasesNon-Relational DatabasesScalabilityMentoringCode Review

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the total compensation for this Senior Backend Engineer role?

The total compensation is $170,000 - 195,000 annually, plus equity compensation.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

The job includes a $500 WFH reimbursement and $150 monthly work-related stipend, suggesting hybrid or remote-friendly options, but office perks like snacks, drinks, and catered lunches indicate some in-office presence.

What are the key required skills for this role?

Candidates need 6+ years with Python and OOP/functional languages, 4+ years building distributed systems at scale, 4+ years with modern data stack like RDS, Databricks, Spark, Redshift, Kafka, and deep SQL and data modeling expertise.

What is the company culture like at Tatari?

Tatari empowers engineers to do their best work at a sustainable pace with smart, creative, and humble team members, and is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by Inc. Magazine.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Backend Engineer position?

Strong candidates have 6+ years in Python and related languages, experience scaling distributed systems and modern data stacks, deep SQL expertise, and the ability to mentor juniors while collaborating across teams.

Tatari

Data-driven platform for TV advertising optimization

About Tatari

Tatari provides a platform that allows businesses to buy, measure, and optimize their TV advertising campaigns, making the process similar to digital advertising. The platform uses advanced analytics to deliver real-time data, helping clients make informed decisions about their advertising strategies. This enables them to identify the best networks and programs to reach their target audiences effectively. Unlike traditional TV advertising methods, Tatari's approach focuses on data-driven insights and performance measurement, allowing for flexible management of campaigns. The company's goal is to transform the TV advertising landscape by making it as measurable and manageable as digital ads, ultimately improving clients' advertising performance and return on investment.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees