Software Engineer, Backend at StackAdapt

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AdTech, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer
Very 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

GoRuby on RailsAerospikeRedisElasticsearchKafkaRocksDBRedshiftScyllaDBGraphQLTiDBMariaDBSQSKinesis

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 technologies will I be working with in this role?

You'll primarily work with Go for building scalable micro-services, along with databases like Aerospike, Elasticsearch, Redis, ScyllaDB, Redshift, TiDB, and MariaDB, and messaging queues such as Kafka, SQS, and Kinesis.

What experience is required for this Backend Software Engineer role?

Candidates need 2+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer, 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?

Benefits include competitive salary, RRSP matching, 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off, full benefits from day one, work from home reimbursements, optional global WeWork membership, mental health care platform, parental leave policy, and more.

What is the company culture like at StackAdapt?

StackAdapt has a friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture with a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals, plus social and team events.

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

Benefits

Health Insurance

Mental Health Support

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Work-from-home reimbursements

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Parental Leave

Company Equity

Competitive salary + equity

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Risks

Emerging DSPs with innovative features may erode StackAdapt's market share.

Stricter privacy regulations could impact StackAdapt's data-driven advertising strategies.

Economic downturns may lead to reduced advertising budgets, affecting StackAdapt's revenue.

Differentiation

StackAdapt offers no monthly minimums, providing flexibility for seasonal advertising demands.

The platform boasts the largest scale for native advertising with 30 integrations.

StackAdapt's Creative Studio optimizes ad content for better performance.

Upsides

StackAdapt's collaboration with Channel 4 expands broadcast advertising opportunities in the UK.

The launch of self-serve brand lift tools in APAC enhances campaign management flexibility.

Partnership with DoubleVerify improves post-impression measurement tracking for advertisers.

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