Software Engineer II, iOS Ad Tech
Core
iOS Software Engineer specializing in advertising technology (AdTech) integration, real-time bidding, and ad measurement for The Washington Post's flagship mobile applications.
Role type
Senior IC iOS Software Engineer (AdTech)
Builds
Native iOS mobile applications with integrated advertising formats, measurement pipelines, and privacy-compliant ad delivery systems.
Domain
Media & Advertising Technology (AdTech)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
iOS SDK development, Swift, native ad format implementation, real-time bidding (RTB) integration, ad measurement pipeline construction, third-party SDK integration, Apple privacy standards (ATT), complex problem solving, unit testing, Git version control, Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Preferred skills
Experience with Google Ad Manager, Nimbus, AI tooling in development, prototyping with Apple SDKs.
Technologies
iOS SDK, Swift, Google Ad Manager, Nimbus, Git, Apple ATT framework.
Responsibilities
Own the intersection of native ad format development, real-time bidding integration, and ad measurement on iOS; Research and apply native advertising patterns to app surfaces; Build and maintain measurement pipelines for ad viewability, click-through rates, and latency; Serve as a subject matter expert on iOS privacy standards and modern iOS capabilities; Identify, troubleshoot, and solve complex problems affecting ad display latency, battery usage, and app stability.
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience), hands-on IC