Software Engineer, Backend, Level 5 – Ads Delivery

Networking and data storage

Machine learning and natural language processing

Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale

Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python

Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services

You can independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete

You understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution

Ability to collaborate and work well with others

Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.

Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience

6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad software development experience

Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python

Experience building ad delivery, recommendation, marketplace auction, search, retrieval, or other high-throughput online serving systems.

supporting multiple product surfaces through shared backend platforms and frameworks.

Familiarity with ads concepts, including ad serving, targeting, frequency capping, auctions, bidding systems, pacing, or campaign optimization.

improving system efficiency, infrastructure utilization, and cost-performance tradeoffs at scale.

leveraging AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering workflows to improve engineering productivity and software quality.

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