Principal Software Engineer - Golang
Core
Design and implement highly scalable, low-latency DSP bidder features for the Activate platform, handling millions of requests per second.
Role type
Principal Software Engineer (Golang)
Builds
High-scale real-time bidding applications and architecture for digital advertising
Domain
Digital Advertising / Real-Time Bidding (RTB)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Golang, Linux/UNIX system programming, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, multithreading, multiprocessing, memory management, solution design, code reviews, automated testing, production monitoring, performance optimization
Preferred skills
Generative AI-assisted development tools, mentoring junior engineers, Agile/Scrum leadership
Technologies
Go, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, Windsurf
Responsibilities
Design and develop clean, modular, scalable software; take end-to-end ownership of the software development lifecycle; troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure high availability; collaborate with cross-functional teams; mentor team members; leverage AI tools to accelerate development and improve code quality
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
