Staff Software Engineer, Ads Data Platform at Moloco

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Advertising, Machine Learning, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on data infrastructure, platform systems, or distributed architectures
Proven experience designing and scaling large-scale data platforms or data-intensive systems
Strong proficiency in Golang, Python, or Java
Deep understanding of distributed systems, metadata management, and data modeling principles
Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure) and data orchestration frameworks (e.g., Airflow, Beam, Dataflow, Kafka)
Demonstrated ability to define and lead complex technical initiatives that span multiple teams

Responsibilities

Define and drive the technical roadmap and architecture for the Ads Data Platform, aligning platform direction with product, ML, and infrastructure needs
Lead the design and evolution of core data platform services, including feature store, lineage, metadata management, and data catalog systems
Partner with cross-functional leaders to establish data governance, access control, and compliance frameworks that ensure data integrity and regulatory alignment
Build and scale high-reliability systems that power both real-time and batch data workflows across Ads and analytics use cases
Influence engineering culture by defining best practices for data modeling, observability, and developer experience
Drive cross-org initiatives to improve data quality, discoverability, and platform adoption
Mentor senior engineers and help develop technical leadership across the data and infrastructure organization
Act as a trusted technical advisor to product and engineering leadership on platform strategy and scaling challenges

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Software EngineeringData InfrastructureFeature StoreData LineageData CatalogAccess ControlMachine LearningAds OptimizationScalabilityTechnical Leadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary or compensation for this Staff Software Engineer role?

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Is this Staff Software Engineer position remote or does it require working from an office?

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What skills and experience are required for the Staff Software Engineer role on the Ads Data Platform team?

The role requires staff-level engineering expertise to define technical vision and strategy, lead architectural design for core data platform services like feature store and data catalog, build scalable high-reliability systems, and drive cross-team initiatives including data governance and compliance.

What is the company culture like at Moloco?

Moloco offers a truly rewarding place to work during an exciting period of growth, with a focus on influencing engineering culture through best practices for data modeling, observability, and developer experience.

What makes a strong candidate for the Staff Software Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have staff-level experience to lead technical roadmap, architecture design for data platforms, cross-functional partnerships on governance and compliance, and the ability to mentor engineers while driving company-wide data initiatives.

Moloco

Machine learning for user acquisition and monetization

About Moloco

Moloco helps businesses in the digital advertising industry acquire and re-engage high-value users by using machine learning and first-party data. Their services optimize advertising efforts based on real-time data, allowing clients to achieve their unique business goals regardless of budget or location. Unlike competitors, Moloco focuses on maximizing the value of every user and delivering outcomes that align with advertisers' objectives. The company's goal is to expand clients' user bases and increase revenue through effective performance advertising.

Redwood City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$186.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Fintech, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness: Competitive health, dental, vision and life insurance (covered at 100% for you) and your family.

Professional development: Teach yourself something new and get reimbursed each year for your professional development.

Food and snacks: Enjoy lunch on us. We bring lunch in for employees everyday, In addition, our micro-kitchens are filled with healthy snacks and beverages for you to enjoy

Paid parental leave: Our maternity/paternity leave plan also has you covered when you welcome a new child into your family.

Unlimited vacation: We encourage team members to take time off to relax and recharge with our flexible paid time off policy.

Financial benefits: We provide stock options and generous 401k/pension with an employer match that helps you prepare for your future.

Risks

Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like The Trade Desk may erode market share.

Rapid expansion in India may face regulatory and cultural challenges.

Dependence on large partnerships poses risks if these are disrupted or terminated.

Differentiation

Moloco leverages first-party data for precise user targeting and engagement.

The company uses machine learning to optimize advertising campaigns for unique business goals.

Moloco's partnerships with major brands enhance its credibility and market reach.

Upsides

Expansion into India aligns with growing digital ad spend in emerging markets.

Partnerships in streaming services tap into the rising connected TV ad opportunities.

Investment in Topsort positions Moloco in the growing retail media network sector.

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