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Staff Software Engineer, Programmatic Ads

SeattleFull-time$177k2026-09-23 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead partner integrations and drive performance optimization for programmatic ad products using AI.

Role type

Staff Software Engineer (Programmatic Ads)

Builds

External integrations with DSPs/SSPs, internal tools, and ad serving systems

Domain

Digital Advertising / Programmatic Ads

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

backend distributed systems, ad serving platforms, AI integration, A/B testing, technical design, mentorship

Preferred skills

ad exchange experience, supply-side platform experience, demand-side platform experience

Technologies

OpenRTB, DSPs, SSPs

Responsibilities

Lead partner integrations, use AI to accelerate system design and decision-making, drive full SDLC independently, establish technical excellence standards, mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship