Senior Software Engineer, User Data at StackAdapt

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AdTech, Programmatic AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer
Extensive hands-on experience with at least one widely used backend programming language (Go preferred but not required)
Strong problem solving skills in data structures, algorithms, and optimization
Experience working with relational databases and/or key-value stores
Experience building scalable micro-services and distributed systems

Responsibilities

Building highly scalable, distributed real-time micro-services primarily written in Go
Working with large data sets and various databases including Aerospike, Elasticsearch, Redis, ScyllaDB, Redshift, TiDB, MariaDB
Build software that utilize messaging queues such as Kafka, SQS, and Kinesis
Write performance efficient and memory optimized code

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoAWSKubernetesKafkaScyllaDBmicroservicesdistributed systemsreal-time processing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote-friendly?

StackAdapt is a Remote First company and is open to candidates located anywhere in North America for this position.

What are the key skills required for this Senior Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 5+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer, extensive hands-on experience with at least one widely used backend programming language (Go preferred), strong problem solving skills in data structures, algorithms, and optimization, experience with relational databases and/or key-value stores, and building scalable micro-services and distributed systems.

What benefits does StackAdapt offer?

StackAdapters enjoy competitive salary, RRSP matching, 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off, and access to a comprehensive benefits package.

What does the User Data team at StackAdapt work on?

The User Data team manages all aspects of user profiles, from bidding stream data ingestion to data processing, augmentation, and storage, and provides datasets to downstream services like Bidding and Data Science. They own the non-programmatic workflow engine and user segment builder, building systems in Golang that handle millions of requests per second using AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, and ScyllaDB.

What experience will make my application stand out for this role?

Highlight 5+ years as a Backend Software Engineer with Go experience, scalable microservices, databases, and strong problem-solving skills. Bonus points for Adtech/Martech experience, user/profile management, real-time data streaming, large scale data storage, and basic Machine Learning knowledge.

StackAdapt

Programmatic advertising and digital marketing platform

About StackAdapt

StackAdapt specializes in programmatic advertising, which uses software to automate the buying of digital ads. The company provides a platform that enables businesses to run display, video, and native advertising campaigns efficiently. Its main product is a Demand Side Platform (DSP) that allows advertisers to purchase digital ad space in real-time, ensuring that ads reach the right audience at the right moment. Unlike many competitors, StackAdapt does not require monthly minimum spending, giving clients flexibility in their advertising budgets. The company also offers a Creative Studio to help clients enhance their ad content for better results. StackAdapt is particularly recognized for its expertise in native advertising, boasting the largest scale in the industry with numerous integrations and partnerships. The goal of StackAdapt is to empower agencies and brands to maximize their digital advertising efforts through a comprehensive and flexible platform.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$4.2MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees