Staff Software Engineer, User Data at StackAdapt

Canada, Kentucky, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AdTech, Marketing TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Proven track record of building scalable, distributed, data-intensive systems
Experience working with large data in low-latency environments
At least 7 years of experience in software development for distributed systems, architecting scalable microservices, and data pipelines in a successful high-growth technology company
A strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
Up-to-date knowledge and experience in the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks
Adtech or Martech experience is a plus
Experience with Go and high-performance databases is a plus

Responsibilities

Architect scalable, low-latency backend systems and data pipelines while writing code as necessary to support the team
Provide technical leadership in the design of scalable solutions and the establishment of best practices
Contribute positively to the team's productivity and growth
Advocate for software development best practices and conduct thorough code reviews
Proactively identify and address technical challenges

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GolangAWSKubernetesKafkaScyllaDBdistributed systemslow-latency systemsdata pipelinesbackend developmentcode review

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 Canada or the United States.

What is the salary for this role?

The job offers a highly competitive salary.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

Candidates need at least 7 years of experience in software development for distributed systems, architecting scalable microservices, and data pipelines, a proven track record of building scalable, distributed, data-intensive systems, experience with large data in low-latency environments, and a strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms. Experience with Go and high-performance databases is a plus.

What benefits does StackAdapt offer?

Benefits include retirement/401K/pension savings, competitive paid time off including birthdays off, health benefits from day one, work from home reimbursements, optional global WeWork membership, mental health care platform, robust training and onboarding, and support for personal development initiatives.

What does the User Data team work on?

The User Data team manages user profiles from bidding stream data ingestion to processing, augmentation, 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 with AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, and ScyllaDB.

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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